Enrollment
208
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parchment North Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parchment North Elem School
Parchment North Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 208 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kalamazoo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stem Academy (298 students): Parchment North Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 19.9:1).
Parchment School District also operates Parchment High School (412 students) and Parchment Middle School (352 students) alongside Parchment North Elem 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 North Elem School compares
Parchment North Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parchment School District, which includes Parchment North Elem 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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~208 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parchment North Elem School a good school?
Parchment North Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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