- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Parchment Innovation Center
Federal NCES profile for Parchment Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262742001590
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parchment Innovation Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #17 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parchment Innovation Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Innovation Center ranks #17 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Parchment School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262742001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Parchment Innovation Center grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 262742001590 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 39.7:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Parchment High School (412 students)
Parchment Innovation Center grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parchment Innovation Center 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
- Parchment Cent
Parchment Central Elem School
289 students
- Parchment Nort
Parchment North Elem School
208 students
- Parchment Nort
Parchment Northwood Elem School
178 students
- This school 119
Parchment Innovation Center
119 students
What this shows Parchment Innovation Center reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parchment Innovation Center compares
Parchment Innovation Center 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 | 39.7:1 | ▲ 127% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
39.7:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Parchment Innovation Center 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 Innovation Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment Central Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment North Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment Northwood Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parchment Innovation Center'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
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parchment Innovation Center
How many students attend Parchment Innovation Center?
Parchment Innovation Center has 119 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment Innovation Center is 39.7:1, which is 127% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 153% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parchment Innovation Center?
80.8% of students at Parchment Innovation Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment Innovation Center?
The largest demographic group at Parchment Innovation Center is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parchment Innovation Center?
Parchment Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parchment Innovation Center rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Innovation Center ranks #17 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 Innovation Center, Parchment School District also operates Parchment High School (412 students), Parchment Middle School (352 students), and Parchment Central Elem School (289 students). See the Parchment School District district page for the complete list.