- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalamazoo, MI
Comstock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Comstock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261059004527
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261059004527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Comstock Elementary School grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 261059004527 · Kalamazoo, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 14.9:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Comstock High School (358 students)
Comstock Elementary School grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Comstock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Comstock Elementary School
597 students
- Comstock High
Comstock High School
358 students
- Comstock Compa
Comstock Compass High School
309 students
- Stem Academy
Stem Academy
298 students
- Comstock Middl
Comstock Middle School
276 students
What this shows Comstock Elementary School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comstock Elementary School compares
Comstock Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,581
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Comstock Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Comstock Public Schools reports $15,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comstock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comstock Compass High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comstock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comstock Elementary School
How many students attend Comstock Elementary School?
Comstock Elementary School has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Comstock Elementary School?
76.1% of students at Comstock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Comstock Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock Elementary School?
Comstock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Comstock Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Comstock Public Schools?
Besides Comstock Elementary School, Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock High School (358 students), Comstock Compass High School (309 students), and Stem Academy (298 students). See the Comstock Public Schools district page for the complete list.