Comstock Elementary School

Summary:

Comstock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving 577 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a high chronic absenteeism rate, consistently low academic performance, and a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Comstock Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is well below the state and Comstock Public Schools district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 1211 out of 1466 Michigan elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1441 out of 1486 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as STEM Academy, Comstock Elementary School's performance is significantly lower.

Comstock Elementary School's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 38.9% to 62.6% over the past few years, is a significant concern and indicates a potential issue with student engagement. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 79.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. To address these issues, Comstock Elementary School will need to implement a comprehensive improvement plan that focuses on strategies to improve student engagement, academic support, and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1423 N 28th St
       Kalamazoo, MI  49048-9544


(269) 250-8960

District: Comstock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1441st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,328 Help


Students who attend Comstock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Comstock Middle School
High:    Comstock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
African American:
22.2%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Comstock Elementary School ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Comstock Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Comstock Elementary School is $18,328.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Comstock Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Comstock Elementary School 1441st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Comstock Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Comstock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Comstock Public Schools 304th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Comstock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Comstock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.45 1199th 1545 22.4%
2007 28.58 1332nd 1565 14.9%
2008 23.37 1387th 1577 12.0%
2009 7.55 1528th 1589 3.8%
2014 10.15 1416th 1533 7.6%
2015 22.38 1257th 1580 20.4%
2016 17.19 1287th 1548 16.9%
2017 16.99 1211th 1466 17.4%
2018 13.23 1308th 1448 9.7%
2019 6.91 1330th 1408 5.5%
2022 6.58 1279th 1344 4.8%
2023 6.97 1394th 1470 5.2%
2024 5.98 1441st 1486 3.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Comstock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.80 73rd 81 9.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Comstock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.11 1244th 1397 11.0%
2019 10.25 1075th 1134 5.2%
2022 11.26 1016th 1099 7.6%
2023 9.36 1282nd 1350 5.0%
2024 7.83 1335th 1381 3.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Comstock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.01 1359th 1443 5.8%
2019 12.00 1083rd 1171 7.5%
2022 10.53 1036th 1106 6.3%
2023 5.27 1294th 1321 2.0%
2024 4.23 1330th 1342 0.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Comstock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.96 1210th 1446 16.3%
2022 3.36 1130th 1139 0.8%
2023 6.34 1291st 1334 3.2%
2024 4.73 1330th 1347 1.3%
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Rank History for White students at Comstock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.87 1228th 1253 2.0%
2019 3.18 1123rd 1128 0.4%
2021 2.50 1003rd 1005 0.2%
2022 2.34 1099th 1102 0.3%
2023 3.79 1189th 1198 0.8%
2024 3.96 1199th 1204 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Comstock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 11 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 298 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1990 277 5 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 277 9 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 304 7 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 334 5 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 321 8 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 348 9 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 348 9 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 334 12 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 344 14 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 322 20 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 310 28 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 308 28 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 351
2002 302 18 1 11 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 302 18 1 11 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 278 11 1 4 2 n/a n/a 1 297
2005 272 8 0 6 1 n/a n/a 1 288
2006 280 16 2 13 3 n/a n/a 10 324
2007 244 10 1 8 3 n/a n/a 11 277
2008 272 27 2 9 1 n/a n/a 12 323
2009 271 30 4 14 2 n/a n/a 7 328
2010 294 21 3 12 4 n/a n/a 15 349
2011 249 26 2 27 1 1 24 0 330
2012 209 16 3 38 2 0 28 0 296
2013 182 10 2 28 2 0 21 0 245
2014 194 17 1 24 2 0 29 0 267
2015 212 22 0 27 2 0 31 0 294
2016 199 23 1 37 0 0 36 0 296
2017 199 33 1 29 0 0 36 0 298
2018 204 31 2 26 0 0 29 0 292
2019 231 30 0 30 1 0 43 0 335
2020 344 137 7 58 2 0 79 0 627
2021 303 114 2 58 0 0 75 0 552
2022 291 92 3 67 1 0 74 0 528
2023 300 128 2 75 0 0 72 0 577

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Comstock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 n/a n/a n/a
1989 311 n/a n/a 16.4
1990 293 26.0 11.2 20.5
1991 294 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a 26.4
1993 351 n/a 0.0 31.6
1994 348 18.6 18.7 23.3
1995 377 19.2 19.6 35.3
1996 377 19.2 19.6 35.3
1997 364 19.0 19.2 47.3
1998 380 20.0 19.0 42.1
1999 362 20.0 18.1 37.8
2000 361 21.2 17.0 54.6
2001 351 21.9 16.0 58.4
2002 335 23.1 14.5 59.1
2003 335 23.1 14.5 59.1
2004 297 20.5 14.5 67.6
2005 288 18.9 15.2 70.4
2006 324 22.2 14.6 76.4
2007 277 20.6 13.4 75.9
2008 323 17.1 18.9 71.4
2009 328 16.6 19.8 78.8
2010 349 17.8 19.6 82.6
2011 330 20.2 16.2 85.8
2012 296 18.7 15.8 84.5
2013 245 18.8 13.0 87.3
2014 267 15.6 17.0 85.4
2015 294 17.0 17.2 89.1
2016 296 18.0 16.4 93.2
2017 298 18.0 16.4 92.3
2018 292 17.1 17.0 80.5
2019 335 25.3 13.2 85.4
2020 627 38.4 16.3 85.8
2021 552 35.4 15.5 80.1
2022 528 32.4 16.2 78
2023 577 40.0 14.4 79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Comstock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 n/a n/a n/a
1989 311 n/a n/a 16.4
1990 293 26.0 11.2 20.5
1991 294 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a 26.4
1993 351 n/a 0.0 31.6
1994 348 18.6 18.7 23.3
1995 377 19.2 19.6 35.3
1996 377 19.2 19.6 35.3
1997 364 19.0 19.2 47.3
1998 380 20.0 19.0 42.1
1999 362 20.0 18.1 37.8
2000 361 21.2 17.0 54.6
2001 351 21.9 16.0 58.4
2002 335 23.1 14.5 59.1
2003 335 23.1 14.5 59.1
2004 297 20.5 14.5 67.6
2005 288 18.9 15.2 70.4
2006 324 22.2 14.6 76.4
2007 277 20.6 13.4 75.9
2008 323 17.1 18.9 71.4
2009 328 16.6 19.8 78.8
2010 349 17.8 19.6 82.6
2011 330 20.2 16.2 85.8
2012 296 18.7 15.8 84.5
2013 245 18.8 13.0 87.3
2014 267 15.6 17.0 85.4
2015 294 17.0 17.2 89.1
2016 296 18.0 16.4 93.2
2017 298 18.0 16.4 92.3
2018 292 17.1 17.0 80.5
2019 335 25.3 13.2 85.4
2020 627 38.4 16.3 85.8
2021 552 35.4 15.5 80.1
2022 528 32.4 16.2 78
2023 577 40.0 14.4 79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Comstock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,932 (14.6%) $11,312 (85.4%) $13,244
2020 $1,548 (12.2%) $11,099 (87.8%) $12,648
2021 $2,229 (10.2%) $19,712 (89.8%) $21,941
2022 $2,580 (13.8%) $16,142 (86.2%) $18,722
2023 $5,466 (29.8%) $12,862 (70.2%) $18,328

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Comstock Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1330th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1394th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Elementary School)22.213.2
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)31.127.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Elementary School)12.911.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)22.827.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Elementary School)21.117.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)34.134.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students335577
 72.2%
African American30128
 326.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic3075
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White231300
 29.9%
Two or More Races4372
 67.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%79.2%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Comstock Elementary School

Students at Comstock Elementary School are 52% White, 22% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

Students who attend Comstock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Comstock Middle School
High : Comstock High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Comstock Elementary School.

Comstock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Michigan elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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