Enrollment
597
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Comstock Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Comstock Elementary School
Comstock Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 597 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kalamazoo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stem Academy (298 students): Comstock Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 19.9:1).
Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock High School (358 students) and Comstock Compass High School (309 students) alongside Comstock 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 Comstock Elementary School compares
Comstock 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,134
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comstock Public Schools, which includes Comstock Elementary School.
$14,134
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 53.2%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Comstock Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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