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Kennedy Center

1700 BALDWIN AVE, PONTIAC, MI 48340 · (248) 451-8040 · Oakland County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED13-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL57 STUDENTS
Enrollment
57
Combined
DISTRICT 419 · STATE 281
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
35 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
2
Grade 2
2
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
7
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
6
Grade 11
3
Grade 12
4
Ungraded
20
Student demographics
White
712%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
2340%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 9%
Black
2544%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 18%
Two+
24%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3663%
Female
2137%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
57
-27 (-32%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
was 9.3:1
% White
12%
was 19%
% Hispanic
40%
was 21%
% Black
44%
was 56%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center, a very small unified-grade school in PONTIAC, Michigan, overseen by Pontiac City School District, serves 57 students, covering grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 281 students per school, that is 80% smaller than typical.

Across the 9 schools in Pontiac City School District (3,773 students total), Kennedy Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Kennedy Center records that 44% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest reads as 40% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Oakland County as a whole is about 13% Black, so the school skews considerably more Black than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Kennedy Center has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting Kennedy Center tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 61% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is above Oakland County's rate of about 32%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Oakland County indicate the typical household earns roughly $97,760 per year, 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Oakland County's 345 public schools (combined enrollment of about 169,926 students), Kennedy Center is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Owen Elementary School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Kennedy Center has shrank 32%, going from 84 students in 2018 to 57 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 21% to 40%. Class-load math has tightened: from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 6.6:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Kennedy Center community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Oakland County at a glance

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Population
1,279,825
Census ACS
Median income
$97,760
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
345
169,926 students

Quick facts

School name
Kennedy Center
District
Pontiac City School District
Address
1700 BALDWIN AVE, PONTIAC, MI 48340
Phone
(248) 451-8040
County
Oakland County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
57
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
6.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
35 (61%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
262874001156
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Kennedy Center
How many students attend Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center enrolls approximately 57 students in grades PK-12.
Is Kennedy Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kennedy Center is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kennedy Center is approximately 6.6:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kennedy Center?
At Kennedy Center, the student body is approximately 12% White, 40% Hispanic, 44% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Kennedy Center public or private?
Kennedy Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pontiac City School District.
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