Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
69%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is ranked #682 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School often compared to?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zinser Elementary School, Alpine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
551 students attend Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School offer ?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School part of?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is part of Kenowa Hills School District.
In what neighborhood is Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School located?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is located in the Walker Center neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Walker Center.
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