Parchment North Elem School

www.parchmentschools.org

242 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Parchment North Elementary School, located at 5535 Keyes Drive in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as a key academic institution within the Parchment School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of its elementary-age students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation, emphasizing both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader Parchment School District community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the local community. The district’s philosophy centers on student-centered instruction and providing the necessary resources to help every child succeed. Parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official website at [www.parchmentschools.org](http://www.parchmentschools.org).

242

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment North Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	17
Black	28
Two or More	30

White
167 (69.0 %)
Two or More
30 (12.4 %)
Black
28 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parchment School District
Phone:	(269)488-1400
Website:	http://www.parchmentschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 114