Enrollment
355
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Arcadia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005653
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary School ranks #2 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcadia Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcadia Elementary School
Arcadia Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,379 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 494 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kalamazoo's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Writers Academy (260 students): Arcadia Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students) and Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students) alongside Arcadia Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arcadia Elementary School compares
Arcadia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 355 Top 50% in Michigan - larger than 50% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.9% +38% vs state
NCES ID 261995005653
Student demographics
African American 42.5%
White 33.2%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Arcadia Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalamazoo Public Schools, which includes Arcadia Elementary School.
$14,755
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 51.9%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arcadia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Elementary School
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcadia Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Arcadia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Elementary School is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arcadia Elementary School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary School ranks #2 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Arcadia Elementary School a good school?
Arcadia Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Arcadia Elementary School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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