- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005659
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Prairie Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Prairie Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Indian Prairie Elementary School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261995005659 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 15.4:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Indian Prairie Elementary School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Indian Prairie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 169
Indian Prairie Elementary School
169 students
What this shows Indian Prairie Elementary School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Prairie Elementary School compares
Indian Prairie Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,449
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 29.6%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Indian Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Prairie Elementary School?
Indian Prairie Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Prairie Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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 Indian Prairie Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Indian Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Prairie Elementary School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Prairie Elementary School?
Indian Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Indian Prairie Elementary School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Indian Prairie 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.