Very Good
#865 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Kingwestwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1100 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
- Math 45% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingwestwood Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kingwestwood 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$45,617
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49006; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Sda Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Reformed Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Indian Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Arcadia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 381 | 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
- #1 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
Kingwestwood Elementary School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingwestwood Elementary School
Kingwestwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingwestwood Elementary School
What grades does Kingwestwood Elementary School serve?
Kingwestwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kingwestwood Elementary School?
Kingwestwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingwestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingwestwood Elementary School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingwestwood Elementary School rank in MI?
Kingwestwood Elementary School ranks #865 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kingwestwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingwestwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Kingwestwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingwestwood Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kingwestwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kingwestwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingwestwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kingwestwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingwestwood Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Kingwestwood 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0610
- Area population (ZIP 49006)
- 25,888
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
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 49006; 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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