- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Parchment Northwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Parchment Northwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262742006344
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parchment Northwood Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #24 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parchment Northwood Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Northwood Elem School ranks #24 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Parchment School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262742006344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Parchment Northwood Elem School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262742006344 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 17.8:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Parchment High School (412 students)
Parchment Northwood Elem School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parchment Northwood 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
- Parchment Nort
Parchment North Elem School
208 students
- This school
Parchment Northwood Elem School
178 students
- Parchment Inno 119
Parchment Innovation Center
119 students
What this shows Parchment Northwood Elem School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parchment Northwood Elem School compares
Parchment Northwood Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Parchment Northwood 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 Northwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Central Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment North Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment Innovation Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parchment Northwood 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
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 39.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parchment Northwood Elem School
How many students attend Parchment Northwood Elem School?
Parchment Northwood Elem School has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment Northwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment Northwood Elem School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parchment Northwood Elem School?
64.8% of students at Parchment Northwood Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment Northwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Parchment Northwood Elem School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parchment Northwood Elem School?
Parchment Northwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parchment Northwood Elem School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment Northwood Elem School ranks #24 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 Northwood 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.