- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Parchment Middle School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262742006343 · Kalamazoo, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Parchment High School (412 students)
Parchment Middle School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parchment Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parchment High
Parchment High School
412 students
- This school
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
- Parchment Inno 119
Parchment Innovation Center
119 students
What this shows Parchment Middle School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parchment Middle School compares
Parchment Middle 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~352 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.