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#3106 of 3,192 schools in MI
Northeastern Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2433 GERTRUDE ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Math 7% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 7% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northeastern Elementary School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2017, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northeastern 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley Center for ExplorationEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Parchment Central Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Lincoln International Studies SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 273 | 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.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Northeastern Elementary School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeastern Elementary School
Northeastern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,106 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeastern Elementary School
What grades does Northeastern Elementary School serve?
Northeastern Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northeastern Elementary School?
Northeastern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeastern Elementary School rank in MI?
Northeastern Elementary School ranks #3,106 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Northeastern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeastern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Northeastern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeastern Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northeastern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northeastern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeastern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northeastern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeastern Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Northeastern 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
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0690
- 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.
- 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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