Average
#1195 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 37% in state
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2321 SOUTH PARK ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Math 32% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2017, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parkwoodupjohn 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$52,327
Median home value
$139,600
Median rent
$1,055/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Kazoo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Paramount Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #5 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
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,195 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
What grades does Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School serve?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School rank in MI?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks #1,195 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Parkwoodupjohn 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0720
- Area population (ZIP 49001)
- 21,313
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 49001; 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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