Parchment School District

District Overview
Located at 520 N. Orient Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Parchment School District operates as an active, traditional public school system nestled within the midsize suburban landscape of the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan region. Across its six operational schools, the district provides a comprehensive educational framework that guides learners from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a student body of 1,567 pupils, the district maintains a balanced gender enrollment of 791 male and 776 female students. The student population reflects a vibrant community composition, comprising 1,028 White, 206 multiracial, 200 Black, and 119 Hispanic students, alongside Asian and American Indian scholars, fostering an inclusive atmosphere across all grade levels.

To deliver quality instruction and holistic student care, Parchment School District utilizes a dedicated team of nearly 548 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by approximately 187 FTE certified teachers and 19 FTE instructional aides who provide tailored academic support, while a team of over 342 FTE support personnel manages school operations, transportation, facilities, and student well-being. As a non-charter, fully operational public school system, the district is structured to offer stable educational pathways and rich resources for surrounding families. Researchers, prospective parents, and students interested in learning more about the district's academic programming and community initiatives can visit their web portal at parchmentschools.org.
6
Total Schools
1,567
Total Students
186.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,028
Hispanic119
Black200
Asian10
Two or More206
American Indian4
  • White
    1,028 (65.6%)
  • Two or More
    206 (13.1%)
  • Black
    200 (12.8%)
  • Hispanic
    119 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Parchment School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:1,567*
Teachers (FTE):186.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in Parchment School District
Found 6 Schools