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Washington Writers Academy

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Grades PreK to 5 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

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About Washington Writers Academy

Washington Writers Academy is a public school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 260 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Kalamazoo. With about 17.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.8 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Kalamazoo Public Schools runs 31 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city. Within 5 miles there are 72 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1919 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone	(269) 337-0770
School district	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	260
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17.6
Students per teacher	14.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Kalamazoo County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 261995005673). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Washington Writers Academy serve?

Washington Writers Academy serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Washington Writers Academy?

Washington Writers Academy reported 260 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Writers Academy?

About 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 260 students and 17.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Washington Writers Academy a public or charter school?

Washington Writers Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Washington Writers Academy in?

Washington Writers Academy is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/kalamazoo-public-schools/

Where is Washington Writers Academy located?

Washington Writers Academy is at 1919 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. The phone number is (269) 337-0770.

How many other schools are near Washington Writers Academy?

There are 72 other schools within 5 miles of Washington Writers Academy in our directory.