Spring Valley Center for Exploration

Elementary No virtual instruction KALAMAZOO, MI Grades PK–05 City: Small Kalamazoo-Portage, MI SchoolScore™ B (71.4)
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Spring Valley Center for Exploration
KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (71.4)
263
Students
20.4
Teachers
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
(269)337-0750
Phone
http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Website

Spring Valley Center for Exploration is a public Elementary school located in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, operated by the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 263 students enrolled; a 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
263.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 29% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.89:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 18% better
Free Lunch %
84.0%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 53% worse
School Details
School Name
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
NCESSCH ID
261995005672
State School ID
MI-39010-03569
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3530 MOUNT OLIVET RD
City
KALAMAZOO
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49004
County
Kalamazoo County
Metro Area
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26019
State Leg. Lower
26041
Latitude
42.32579
Longitude
-85.5435
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
263
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.4
Teachers FTE
📐
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 221 84%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Kalamazoo Public Schools
LEAID
2619950
State LEA ID
MI-39010
Phone
(269)337-0100
Website
http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
KALAMAZOO
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$242,978K
Federal Revenue
$36,913K
State Revenue
$131,210K
Local Revenue
$74,855K
Total Expenditure
$232,529K
Instruction Exp.
$108,757K
Support Services
$82,690K
Other Current Exp.
$10,843K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Spring Valley Center for Exploration

1
Parchment High School
KALAMAZOO · High
0.8 mi
2
Parchment Central Elem School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Comstock Compass High School
KALAMAZOO · Other
0.9 mi
4
Parchment Innovation Center
KALAMAZOO · High
1.3 mi
5
Northeastern Elementary School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Parchment North Elem School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spring Valley Center for Exploration, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
263 students are enrolled at Spring Valley Center for Exploration, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Spring Valley Center for Exploration have?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration has 20.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Center for Exploration serve?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration serves grades PK through 05.
Is Spring Valley Center for Exploration a charter school?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration is not a charter school.
What metro area is Spring Valley Center for Exploration located in?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration is located in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Spring Valley Center for Exploration belong to?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district.
How much does Kalamazoo Public Schools spend per student?
The Kalamazoo Public Schools district spends approximately $884,140,684 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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