Paramount Charter Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction KALAMAZOO, MI Grades PK–08 City: Small Kalamazoo-Portage, MI SchoolScore™ C (67.2)
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Paramount Charter Academy
KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ C (67.2)
373
Students
24.5
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(269)553-6400
Phone
http://paramount.heritageacademies.com
Website

Paramount Charter Academy is a public charter school administered by the Paramount Charter Academy district in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 373 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 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
373.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 0% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
95.2%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 73% worse
School Details
School Name
Paramount Charter Academy
NCESSCH ID
260020601123
State School ID
MI-39905-08642
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3624 S WESTNEDGE AVE
City
KALAMAZOO
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49008
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
42.255
Longitude
-85.591
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
373
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 355 95.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Paramount Charter Academy
LEAID
2600206
State LEA ID
MI-39905
Phone
(269)553-6400
Website
http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/paramount-charter-academy/en
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
KALAMAZOO
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$7,070K
Federal Revenue
$1,034K
State Revenue
$4,178K
Local Revenue
$1,858K
Total Expenditure
$7,248K
Instruction Exp.
$2,791K
Support Services
$4,184K
Other Current Exp.
$1K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Paramount Charter Academy

1
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
Milwood Elementary School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
1.2 mi
4
Loy Norrix High School
KALAMAZOO · High
1.3 mi
5
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
KALAMAZOO · Middle
1.3 mi
6
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
KALAMAZOO · High
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Paramount Charter Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Paramount Charter Academy?
373 students are enrolled at Paramount Charter Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Paramount Charter Academy have?
Paramount Charter Academy has 24.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Paramount Charter Academy serve?
Paramount Charter Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is Paramount Charter Academy a charter school?
Paramount Charter Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Paramount Charter Academy located in?
Paramount Charter Academy is located in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Paramount Charter Academy belong to?
Paramount Charter Academy is part of the Paramount Charter Academy school district.
How much does Paramount Charter Academy spend per student?
The Paramount Charter Academy district spends approximately $19,431,635 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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