- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Washington Writers Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Writers Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005673
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Writers Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Writers Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Writers Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Washington Writers Academy held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 261995005673 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 20:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Washington Writers Academy held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Washington Writers Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 260
Washington Writers Academy
260 students
What this shows Washington Writers Academy reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Writers Academy compares
Washington Writers Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$16,449
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
8
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.2%
Two or More 15.8%
White 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Washington Writers Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Writers Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Writers Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Writers Academy
How many students attend Washington Writers Academy?
Washington Writers Academy has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Writers Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Writers Academy is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Writers Academy?
91.9% of students at Washington Writers Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Writers Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washington Writers Academy is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Writers Academy?
Washington Writers Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Washington Writers Academy rank among public schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Writers Academy ranks #1 of 3 public 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 public schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Washington Writers Academy, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.