INDIAN PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Indian Prairie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 257 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 13 teachers, Indian Prairie Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Indian Prairie Elementary School is a public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving as part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Situated on Grand Prairie Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for elementary-aged students within the local community. As a member of the district, it adheres to the broader mission of Kalamazoo Public Schools, which emphasizes academic excellence, equitable access to resources, and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

The school serves as a key neighborhood institution that encourages family involvement and community engagement to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Kalamazoo Public Schools system, Indian Prairie aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond through a balanced approach to core subjects, social-emotional learning, and student enrichment. For parents and community members interested in specific policies, calendar updates, or administrative information, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website.

For more information, contact Indian Prairie Elementary School at (269) 337-0590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3546 GRAND PRAIRIE RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-1465
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INDIAN PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 257 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
257
Teachers:
13.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 257 students

White
59.5%
Black or African American
24.1%
Two or more races
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Asian
2.3%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.