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Parchment Central Elem School

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Grades PreK to 3 · Parchment School District

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About Parchment Central Elem School

Parchment Central Elem School serves pre-K through grade 3 as a public school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 289 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Kalamazoo. There are about 18.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (16 teachers in all). It is one of 6 schools in Parchment School District. Within 5 miles there are 50 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a midsize metro area.

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School facts

Address	516 N Orient St, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Phone	(269) 488-1000
School district	Parchment School District
Grades	PreK to 3
Students (2024-25)	289
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16
Students per teacher	18.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Kalamazoo County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 262742006348). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Parchment High SchoolPublic · Grades 8 to 12Kalamazoo · 0.2 mi Parchment Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Kalamazoo · 0.5 mi Parchment North Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 5Kalamazoo · 0.8 mi Spring Valley Center for ExplorationPublic · Grades PreK to 5Kalamazoo · 0.8 mi Parchment Innovation CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Kalamazoo · 0.9 mi Comstock Compass High SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 12Kalamazoo · 1.5 mi Northeastern Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Kalamazoo · 1.6 mi Parchment Northwood Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 3Kalamazoo · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Parchment Central Elem School serve?

Parchment Central Elem School serves pre-K through grade 3.

How many students attend Parchment Central Elem School?

Parchment Central Elem School reported 289 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment Central Elem School?

About 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 289 students and 16 teachers in federal data.

Is Parchment Central Elem School a public or charter school?

Parchment Central Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Parchment Central Elem School in?

Parchment Central Elem School is part of Parchment School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/parchment-school-district/

Where is Parchment Central Elem School located?

Parchment Central Elem School is at 516 N Orient St, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. The phone number is (269) 488-1000.

How many other schools are near Parchment Central Elem School?

There are 50 other schools within 5 miles of Parchment Central Elem School in our directory.