ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School

www.kalamazoopublicschools.com

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a dedicated public institution within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of reading and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Parkwood-Upjohn is known for integrating community resources and extracurricular engagement to enrich the student experience. The school leverages its partnership with the Kalamazoo Public Schools district to provide access to technology, specialized instruction, and a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. With its central location on South Park Street, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, focusing on collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and the broader community to ensure student well-being and growth.

463

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	36
Black	118
Asian	1
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
247 (53.3 %)
Black
118 (25.5 %)
Two or More
58 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)337-0720
Website:	http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 63

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 69