In this sentence, ki translates as "are there", have you explained the use of ki in much depth anywhere. It confuses me a little. Konbyen Timoun ki nan lékòl la? How many children are there at the school?

'Ki' translates who, which, that. It does not translate 'are there'.
What you won't see here, in the following sentences, is the verb to be, which is somewhat 'understood' between these lines.

Konbyen timoun ki nan lekòl la?

How many children that are in the school? (literally)

Ki moun ki la?

Which person that is there? (literally)

Gode ki sou tab la sal.

The cup that is on the table is dirty. (literally)


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