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Parchment Central Elementary School

516 N Orient St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Parchment Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Parchment Central Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Parchment Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parchment Central Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1690 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
34%
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35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parchment Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
11%
18%
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White
67%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parchment Central Elementary School's ranking?
Parchment Central Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parchment Central Elementary School?
286 students attend Parchment Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Parchment Central Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parchment Central Elementary School?
Parchment Central Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parchment Central Elementary School offer ?
Parchment Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parchment Central Elementary School part of?
Parchment Central Elementary School is part of Parchment School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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