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Parchment Northwood Elementary School

600 Edison St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Parchment Northwood 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (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 Northwood Elementary School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Parchment Northwood 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 Northwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1767 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parchment Northwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parchment Northwood 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
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parchment Northwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
12%
18%
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White
65%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parchment Northwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parchment Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parchment Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Parchment Northwood Elementary School is ranked #1767 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parchment Northwood Elementary School?
179 students attend Parchment Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Parchment Northwood Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parchment Northwood Elementary School?
Parchment Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parchment Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Parchment Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parchment Northwood Elementary School part of?
Parchment Northwood Elementary School is part of Parchment School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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