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#1758 of 3,192 schools in MI
EL Sol Elementary
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
604 WEST VINE ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Sol Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Sol Elementary 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 77Very 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
$67,339
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Woodward ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Kazoo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #11 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Sol Elementary is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Sol Elementary
EL Sol Elementary is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,758 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Sol Elementary
What grades does EL Sol Elementary serve?
EL Sol Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend EL Sol Elementary?
EL Sol Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Sol Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Sol Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Sol Elementary rank in MI?
EL Sol Elementary ranks #1,758 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is EL Sol Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Sol Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 EL Sol Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Sol Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is EL Sol Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Sol Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Sol Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Sol Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Sol Elementary?
54.2% of students at EL Sol Elementary 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
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0230
- Area population (ZIP 49008)
- 16,488
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 49008; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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