Arcadia Elementary School

www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arcadia Elementary School is a public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. As part of a larger urban district, Arcadia benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by Kalamazoo Public Schools, which aim to prepare elementary-age children for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is situated on Boswell Lane and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the Kalamazoo area. Like many schools in the district, Arcadia places a strong value on inclusivity and community involvement, striving to create a welcoming environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Prospective families can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and administrative policies by visiting the official Kalamazoo Public Schools website.

354

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcadia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	28
Black	143
Asian	10
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
143 (40.4 %)
White
110 (31.1 %)
Two or More
61 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0530
Website:	http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 50