Enrollment
352
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalamazoo, MI
Parchment Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parchment Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262742006343
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parchment Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parchment Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Parchment School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262742006343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parchment Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parchment Middle School
Parchment Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 352 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 664 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #427.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 177 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 352 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Parchment School District also operates Parchment High School (412 students) and Parchment Central Elem School (289 students) alongside Parchment Middle 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 Parchment Middle School compares
Parchment Middle 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$13,547
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 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 67.3%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Parchment Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parchment School District, which includes Parchment Middle School.
$13,547
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.0%
Federal 13.4%
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 Parchment Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Central Elem 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Innovation Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parchment Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 39.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle 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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parchment Middle School
How many students attend Parchment Middle School?
Parchment Middle School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Middle School?
57.4% of students at Parchment Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parchment Middle School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parchment Middle School?
Parchment Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parchment Middle School rank among middle schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Parchment Middle School a good school?
Parchment Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Parchment School District?
Besides Parchment Middle School, Parchment School District also operates Parchment High School (412 students), Parchment Central Elem School (289 students), and Parchment North Elem School (208 students). See the Parchment School District district page for the complete list.
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