- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalamazoo, MI
Parchment North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Parchment North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262742006345
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parchment North Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parchment North Elem School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment North Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Parchment School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262742006345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Parchment North Elem School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262742006345 · Kalamazoo, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Parchment High School (412 students)
Parchment North Elem School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parchment North 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
- Parchment Cent
Parchment Central Elem School
289 students
- This school
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 North Elem School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parchment North Elem School compares
Parchment North 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
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 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Parchment North 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 North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parchment Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parchment Central Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parchment Northwood Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parchment Innovation Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parchment North 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
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 elementary schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parchment North Elem School
How many students attend Parchment North Elem School?
Parchment North Elem School has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment North Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Parchment North Elem School?
56.2% of students at Parchment North Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Parchment North Elem School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parchment North Elem School?
Parchment North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 North Elem School rank among elementary schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment North Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Parchment School District?
Besides Parchment North Elem School, 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.