Parchment Central Elem School

Elementary No virtual instruction KALAMAZOO, MI Grades PK–03 Suburb: Midsize Kalamazoo-Portage, MI SchoolScore™ D (53.9)
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Parchment Central Elem School
KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–03 SchoolScore™ D (53.9)
289
Students
16.0
Teachers
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
(269)488-1000
Phone
http://www.parchmentschools.org
Website

Parchment Central Elem School is a public school administered by the Parchment School District district in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–03.

Key statistics: 289 students enrolled; a 18.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize 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
289.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 22% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.05:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
62.3%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 13% worse
School Details
School Name
Parchment Central Elem School
NCESSCH ID
262742006348
State School ID
MI-39130-05885
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
516 N ORIENT ST
City
KALAMAZOO
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49004
County
Kalamazoo County
Metro Area
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26019
State Leg. Lower
26042
Latitude
42.3296
Longitude
-85.5593
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd
👥
289
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.0
Teachers FTE
📐
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 180 62.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Parchment School District
LEAID
2627420
State LEA ID
MI-39130
Phone
(269)488-1050
Website
http://www.parchmentschools.org
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
$27,616K
Federal Revenue
$2,157K
State Revenue
$18,766K
Local Revenue
$6,693K
Total Expenditure
$29,355K
Instruction Exp.
$13,040K
Support Services
$10,196K
Other Current Exp.
$1,457K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Parchment Central Elem School

1
Parchment High School
KALAMAZOO · High
0.2 mi
2
Parchment Middle School
KALAMAZOO · Middle
0.5 mi
3
Parchment North Elem School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Parchment Innovation Center
KALAMAZOO · High
0.9 mi
6
Comstock Compass High School
KALAMAZOO · Other
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Parchment Central Elem School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Parchment Central Elem School?
289 students are enrolled at Parchment Central Elem School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Parchment Central Elem School have?
Parchment Central Elem School has 16.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
What grades does Parchment Central Elem School serve?
Parchment Central Elem School serves grades PK through 03.
Is Parchment Central Elem School a charter school?
Parchment Central Elem School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Parchment Central Elem School located in?
Parchment Central Elem School is located in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Parchment Central Elem School belong to?
Parchment Central Elem School is part of the Parchment School District school district.
How much does Parchment School District spend per student?
The Parchment School District district spends approximately $101,574,394 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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