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#3170 of 3,192 schools in MI
Comstock Elementary School
Elementary School · Comstock Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
An elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1423 N 28TH ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Comstock Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 79 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Comstock Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,160
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Valley Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Comstock Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Comstock Elementary School is listed in Comstock Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Comstock Elementary School
Comstock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Comstock Public Schools, serving approximately 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,170 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Comstock Elementary School
What grades does Comstock Elementary School serve?
Comstock Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Comstock Elementary School?
Comstock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Comstock Elementary School rank in MI?
Comstock Elementary School ranks #3,170 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Comstock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Comstock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Comstock Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Comstock Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Comstock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Comstock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Comstock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Comstock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comstock Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Comstock Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.2%
- Phone
- (269) 250-8960
- Area population (ZIP 49048)
- 23,999
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49048; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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