What grades does ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School serve?

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the KALAMAZOO area.

Where is ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School located?

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School is a urban school in KALAMAZOO, MI.

What is the student-teacher ratio at ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School is 15.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in KALAMAZOO, MI?

Schools in KALAMAZOO include ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the KALAMAZOO area.

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KALAMAZOO, MI 49001

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

463

Student:Teacher

15.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

Kalamazoo Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

48.4%

Phone

(269)337-0720

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Chronic Absenteeism

16.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

29 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1

Worse than average in MI

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

520

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

0.1

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,528

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,886

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,853

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 54%Local 31%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$265,579

+3.7% 1yr+32.4% 5yr

Kalamazoo, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.4%

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Uninsured residents

6.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,979

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,780

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

569 (32%)

Specific Learning Disability

431 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

315 (18%)

Autism

167 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

155 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

69 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

427

Current enrollment

Declining(-23% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School currently enrolls 463 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MI.