School Overview
Washington Writers Academy, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a specialized elementary school within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district that places a unique emphasis on literacy, creative expression, and the arts. By integrating writing across all areas of the curriculum, the academy aims to develop students who are not only proficient readers and writers but also confident communicators. The school’s environment is designed to foster a love for storytelling and narrative structure, encouraging students to find their voices and document their learning through various forms of composition.

Beyond its core focus on writing, Washington Writers Academy provides a supportive and inclusive educational setting that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. The school utilizes a holistic approach to student development, incorporating community involvement and creative enrichment programs to round out the traditional classroom experience. By prioritizing the foundational skills of literacy, the academy prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to articulate their ideas and engage critically with the world around them.
235
Total Students
13.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Writers Academy
Demographic Student Count
White37
Hispanic18
Black143
Asian1
Two or More34
American Indian2
  • Black
    143 (60.9 %)
  • White
    37 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (14.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (7.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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)337-0770
Website: http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 229
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Writers Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten52
Grade 144
Grade 229
Grade 340
Grade 429
Grade 541
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Writers Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12151.5%
Male11448.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)