- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Parchment Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Parchment Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262742006348
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parchment Central Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #23 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parchment Central Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Central Elem School ranks #23 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Parchment School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262742006348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Parchment Central Elem School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262742006348 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 16.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Parchment High School (412 students)
Parchment Central Elem School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parchment Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parchment High
Parchment High School
412 students
- Parchment Midd
Parchment Middle School
352 students
- This school
Parchment Central Elem School
289 students
- Parchment Nort
Parchment North Elem School
208 students
- Parchment Nort
Parchment Northwood Elem School
178 students
- Parchment Inno 119
Parchment Innovation Center
119 students
What this shows Parchment Central Elem School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parchment Central Elem School compares
Parchment Central Elem 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$15,569
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Two or More 16.3%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Parchment Central Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Parchment School District reports $15,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parchment Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment North Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment Northwood Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parchment Innovation Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parchment Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 39.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parchment Central Elem School
How many students attend Parchment Central Elem School?
Parchment Central Elem School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment Central Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Parchment Central Elem School?
53.4% of students at Parchment Central Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Parchment Central Elem School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parchment Central Elem School?
Parchment Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Parchment Central Elem School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Central Elem School ranks #23 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 Parchment School District?
Besides Parchment Central Elem School, Parchment School District also operates Parchment High School (412 students), Parchment Middle School (352 students), and Parchment North Elem School (208 students). See the Parchment School District district page for the complete list.