How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Parchment School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 12,298 | 1,586 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 19.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Parchment School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,449 | $15,569 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| State Revenue | 51.9% | 61.0% |
| Local Revenue | 32.5% | 25.5% |
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Federal State Local
Parchment School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Parchment School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.8% | 65.3% |
| African American | 40.0% | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Parchment School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 341.9:1 | 218:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.4% | 39.6% |
School Types
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 17
Parchment School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.