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Parchment North Elementary School

5535 Keyes Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades 4-5, Parchment North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parchment North Elementary School's student population of 244 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Mascot
Panthers

School Rankings

Parchment North Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parchment North 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)
#2045 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21%
35%
39%
45%
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parchment North Elementary School's ranking?
Parchment North Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 3,025 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parchment North Elementary School?
244 students attend Parchment North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Parchment North Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parchment North Elementary School?
Parchment North Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parchment North Elementary School offer ?
Parchment North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parchment North Elementary School part of?
Parchment North Elementary School is part of Parchment School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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