KingWestwood Elementary School

www.kalamazoopublicschools.com

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King-Westwood Elementary School is a public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving as part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) district. Situated on Nichols Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success. As a KPS institution, the school benefits from the district’s focus on equity, professional development, and community-wide initiatives, such as the Kalamazoo Promise, which offers graduates the opportunity to receive college tuition support.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic standards and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a range of classroom resources and extracurricular opportunities, King-Westwood aims to engage young learners in their formative years, helping them build a strong foundation for middle and high school. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s curriculum, staff, and specific academic programs by visiting the official Kalamazoo Public Schools website.

531

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KingWestwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	20
Black	127
Asian	5
Two or More	75
American Indian	1

White
303 (57.1%)
Black
127 (23.9%)
Two or More
75 (14.1%)
Hispanic
20 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0610
Website:	http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 58

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 97