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#2080 of 3,192 schools in MI
Parchment Central Elem School
Elementary School · Parchment School District · Kalamazoo, MI
An elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
516 NORTH ORIENT ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
- Math 32% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parchment Central Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parchment Central Elem 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$72,434
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49004; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Center for ExplorationEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Parchment Northwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 1.7 mi | 168 | 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.
Parchment School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parchment Central Elem School is listed in Parchment School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parchment Central Elem School
Parchment Central Elem School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Parchment School District, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,080 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parchment Central Elem School
What grades does Parchment Central Elem School serve?
Parchment Central Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Parchment Central Elem School?
Parchment Central Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment Central Elem School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parchment Central Elem School rank in MI?
Parchment Central Elem School ranks #2,080 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Parchment Central Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parchment Central Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Parchment Central Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parchment Central Elem School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parchment Central Elem School a charter school?
No, Parchment Central Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parchment Central Elem School a Title I school?
No, Parchment Central Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parchment Central Elem School?
61.9% of students at Parchment Central Elem 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (269) 488-1000
- Area population (ZIP 49004)
- 17,796
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 49004; 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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