Parchment Central Elem School

www.parchmentschools.org

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Parchment Central Elementary School, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Parchment School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, aiming to build strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills while encouraging students to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Parchment Central is known for its focus on character development and student well-being. The school actively works to create a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and collaborative. By utilizing resources from the broader Parchment School District, the school provides a well-rounded experience that prepares its students for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond.

292

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment Central Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	16
Black	26
Asian	3
Two or More	40

White
207 (70.9 %)
Two or More
40 (13.7 %)
Black
26 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Parchment School District
Phone:	(269)488-1000
Website:	http://www.parchmentschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 92

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 59