NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Comstock Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 252 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, North Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Elementary School is a public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving as part of the Comstock Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for future success in the district’s secondary schools. By emphasizing a supportive classroom culture, the school aims to foster a strong sense of community and foundational literacy and numeracy skills among its student body.

As part of the Comstock Public Schools system, North Elementary benefits from being integrated into a district that prioritizes community involvement and educational standards aligned with state requirements. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s events, curriculum updates, and administrative resources through their official website at http://www.comstockps.org. The school serves as a key resource for the families in the Kalamazoo area, striving to create an engaging learning atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its young learners.

For more information, contact North Elementary School at (269) 250-8550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3100 NORTH 26TH ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-9215
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NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 252 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
252
Teachers:
16.36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 252 students

White
37.3%
Black or African American
33.3%
Two or more races
17.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.