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Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School

2321 S Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 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
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
#1305 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkwoodupjohn 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.
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkwoodupjohn 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.
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parkwoodupjohn 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 Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parkwoodupjohn 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 Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkwoodupjohn 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
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkwoodupjohn 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
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkwoodupjohn 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 Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School's ranking?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is ranked #1305 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School often compared to?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
463 students attend Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School offer ?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School part of?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School located?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is located in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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