Parchment North Elementary School

Summary:

Parchment North Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Parchment School District in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a student population of 242. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 2-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Parchment North Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (43.8% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby Parchment Northwood Elementary and Parchment Central Elementary), and below-average academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.1% in 5th grade Social Studies to 45.7% in 5th grade English Language Arts, lower than state and district averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating.

Despite these challenges, Parchment North Elementary's African American and Hispanic students perform relatively well compared to their statewide peers, suggesting that the school may be able to leverage these strengths to improve overall academic outcomes. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (60.74% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) likely contributes to its academic and attendance challenges, and provides opportunities for targeted interventions and collaboration with the Parchment School District and the Kalamazoo Public Schools to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 5535 Keyes Dr
       Kalamazoo, MI  49004-1581


(269) 488-1400

District: Parchment School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
918th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,521 Help


Students who attend Parchment North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Parchment Middle School
High:    Parchment High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Two or more races:
12.4%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parchment North Elementary School ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (69%), two or more races (12.4%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parchment North Elementary School is 16.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Parchment School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parchment North Elementary School is $15,521. 1 elementary schools in the Parchment School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parchment North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parchment North Elementary School 918th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Parchment North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Parchment School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Parchment School District 413th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parchment North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.52 1115th 1545 27.8%
2007 38.51 1215th 1565 22.4%
2008 62.87 687th 1577 56.4%
2009 54.28 943rd 1589 40.7%
2010 41.11 1209th 1552 22.1%
2011 33.55 1255th 1552 19.1%
2012 57.05 691st 1566 55.9%
2013 49.73 852nd 1563 45.5%
2014 57.76 682nd 1533 55.5%
2015 61.70 586th 1580 62.9%
2016 55.77 684th 1548 55.8%
2017 35.81 935th 1466 36.2%
2018 48.22 820th 1448 43.4%
2019 22.86 1087th 1408 22.8%
2021 24.81 889th 1153 22.9%
2022 31.68 899th 1344 33.1%
2023 34.61 923rd 1470 37.2%
2024 36.07 918th 1486 38.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.49 58th 81 28.4%
2023 30.44 54th 81 33.3%
2024 31.66 53rd 78 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 146th 403 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.17 777th 1397 44.4%
2019 34.60 787th 1134 30.6%
2021 27.27 597th 749 20.3%
2022 29.15 809th 1099 26.4%
2023 38.11 832nd 1350 38.4%
2024 40.05 804th 1381 41.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.29 926th 1443 35.8%
2019 18.37 991st 1171 15.4%
2021 22.96 741st 902 17.8%
2022 38.92 662nd 1106 40.1%
2023 29.26 918th 1321 30.5%
2024 28.68 978th 1342 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 654th 1446 54.8%
2019 21.49 983rd 1196 17.8%
2021 18.79 785th 915 14.2%
2022 19.91 937th 1139 17.7%
2023 30.23 923rd 1334 30.8%
2024 34.60 867th 1347 35.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.90 440th 475 7.4%
2023 50.73 119th 321 62.9%
2024 67.22 60th 348 82.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.61 103rd 222 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Parchment North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.87 624th 1253 50.2%
2019 19.42 973rd 1128 13.7%
2021 21.82 835th 1005 16.9%
2022 24.55 868th 1102 21.2%
2023 26.80 909th 1198 24.1%
2024 28.34 883rd 1204 26.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Parchment North Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 260 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1989 283 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 261 5 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1991 269 4 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 273 9 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 254 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 258 14 9 8 5 n/a n/a 0 294
1996 258 14 9 8 5 n/a n/a 0 294
1997 258 12 7 10 5 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 276 12 6 10 4 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 265 13 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 241 8 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2001 246 11 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 275 12 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 275 12 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 263 13 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 260 15 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 258 17 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 246 17 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 224 15 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 245
2009 233 19 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2010 216 18 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 200 8 0 13 2 0 13 0 236
2012 193 7 0 13 2 0 19 0 234
2013 202 8 0 10 2 0 25 0 247
2014 206 19 0 14 1 1 19 0 260
2015 199 29 1 21 0 0 26 0 276
2016 206 26 2 23 0 0 23 0 280
2017 188 22 2 26 0 0 26 0 264
2018 174 25 2 19 0 0 30 0 250
2019 155 22 5 14 1 0 27 0 224
2020 147 23 4 15 1 0 28 0 218
2021 148 19 0 18 0 0 27 0 212
2022 172 25 0 14 0 0 31 0 242
2023 167 28 0 17 0 0 30 0 242

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 Parchment North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 n/a n/a n/a
1989 294 n/a n/a 13.9
1990 278 24.0 11.5 16.2
1991 286 n/a n/a n/a
1992 295 n/a n/a 24.4
1993 271 n/a 0.0 26.2
1995 294 14.6 20.1 22.8
1996 294 14.6 20.1 22.8
1997 292 14.0 20.9 32.2
1998 308 13.0 23.7 27.9
1999 291 13.0 22.4 24.4
2000 259 13.3 19.5 26.6
2001 261 13.2 19.8 24.5
2002 299 17.3 17.3 33.1
2003 299 17.3 17.3 33.1
2004 286 17.1 16.7 45.8
2005 288 17.2 16.7 47.9
2006 290 15.9 18.2 46.2
2007 276 17.1 16.1 49.6
2008 245 17.1 14.3 52.2
2009 260 15.1 17.2 50.4
2010 241 13.5 17.7 55.6
2011 236 12.5 18.8 50
2012 234 13.5 17.3 57.3
2013 247 14.5 17.0 57.9
2014 260 13.9 18.5 65.4
2015 276 14.0 19.7 67.4
2016 280 15.0 18.6 67.1
2017 264 14.7 17.9 62.1
2018 250 11.9 20.8 54.8
2019 224 11.6 19.2 61.6
2020 218 11.6 18.6 56.4
2021 212 11.9 17.6 66
2022 242 14.1 17.0 54.1
2023 242 15.0 16.1 60.7

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 Parchment North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 n/a n/a n/a
1989 294 n/a n/a 13.9
1990 278 24.0 11.5 16.2
1991 286 n/a n/a n/a
1992 295 n/a n/a 24.4
1993 271 n/a 0.0 26.2
1995 294 14.6 20.1 22.8
1996 294 14.6 20.1 22.8
1997 292 14.0 20.9 32.2
1998 308 13.0 23.7 27.9
1999 291 13.0 22.4 24.4
2000 259 13.3 19.5 26.6
2001 261 13.2 19.8 24.5
2002 299 17.3 17.3 33.1
2003 299 17.3 17.3 33.1
2004 286 17.1 16.7 45.8
2005 288 17.2 16.7 47.9
2006 290 15.9 18.2 46.2
2007 276 17.1 16.1 49.6
2008 245 17.1 14.3 52.2
2009 260 15.1 17.2 50.4
2010 241 13.5 17.7 55.6
2011 236 12.5 18.8 50
2012 234 13.5 17.3 57.3
2013 247 14.5 17.0 57.9
2014 260 13.9 18.5 65.4
2015 276 14.0 19.7 67.4
2016 280 15.0 18.6 67.1
2017 264 14.7 17.9 62.1
2018 250 11.9 20.8 54.8
2019 224 11.6 19.2 61.6
2020 218 11.6 18.6 56.4
2021 212 11.9 17.6 66
2022 242 14.1 17.0 54.1
2023 242 15.0 16.1 60.7

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 Parchment North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $992 (9.1%) $9,952 (90.9%) $10,944
2020 $1,168 (10.3%) $10,171 (89.7%) $11,339
2021 $1,657 (13.4%) $10,693 (86.6%) $12,350
2022 $1,635 (11.7%) $12,350 (88.3%) $13,986
2023 $1,372 (8.8%) $14,149 (91.2%) $15,521

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parchment North 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 1087th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 923rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parchment North Elementary School)4135.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Parchment School District)4135.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Parchment North Elementary School)3117.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Parchment School District)3117.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parchment North Elementary School)34.544.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Parchment School District)34.544.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Parchment North Elementary School)1925.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Parchment School District)1925.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Parchment North Elementary School)8.614.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Parchment School District)8.614.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224242
 8%
African American2228
 27.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic1417
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White155167
 7.7%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%60.7%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parchment North Elementary School

Parchment North Elementary School ranks 918th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Parchment North Elementary School are 69% White, 12% Two or more races, 12% African American, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Parchment North Elementary School.

Students who attend Parchment North Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parchment Middle School
High : Parchment High School


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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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