STEM Academy

298 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The STEM Academy, located at 175 Hunt St in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is an innovative educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence through a specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide students with a rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application. By integrating STEM principles into daily learning, the school aims to prepare its students to navigate and lead in an increasingly complex, technology-driven global society.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the STEM Academy prioritizes a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between classroom theory and practical experience. The school often leverages partnerships within the local Kalamazoo community and technical sectors to provide students with unique mentorship opportunities and hands-on exposure to modern industry tools. By cultivating curiosity and technical proficiency, the academy serves as a vital resource for students looking to develop the foundational skills necessary for success in future STEM-related collegiate programs and career pathways.

298

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	15
Black	27
Asian	14
Two or More	32
American Indian	5

White
205 (68.8%)
Two or More
32 (10.7%)
Black
27 (9.1%)
Hispanic
15 (5.0%)
Asian
14 (4.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Comstock Public Schools
Phone:	(269)250-8594
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 24