Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School

4252 3 MILE RD NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kenowa Hills Central Elementary, located at 4252 3 Mile Rd NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a key pillar within the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and belonging among students, staff, and families.

As part of the broader Kenowa Hills district, Central Elementary benefits from a commitment to innovative instruction and technology integration designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging active parental involvement and strong home-school partnerships to enhance the educational experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, academic calendars, or district resources, the official website at [khps.org](http://khps.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and communication.

538

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	59
Black	46
Asian	16
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
398 (74.0%)
Hispanic
59 (11.0%)
Black
46 (8.6%)
Asian
16 (3.0%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)453-6351
Website:	http://khps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 93