- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005669
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts ranks #11 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 261995005669 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.9:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts 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 501
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts
501 students
What this shows Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts compares
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.5%
White 24.0%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts 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 Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts'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
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts
How many students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts?
79.5% of students at Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts is African American at 49.5% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts ranks #11 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 Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the Arts, 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.