Woodward Elementary

www.kalamazoopublicschools.com

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Woodward School for Technology and Research, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a specialized elementary magnet school within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Distinguished by its focus on integrating cutting-edge technology and research-based instructional methods into the daily curriculum, the school provides a unique learning environment designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By emphasizing a rigorous academic program paired with innovative tools, Woodward aims to prepare its students for the demands of a 21st-century educational landscape.

Beyond its technical focus, Woodward is known for cultivating a collaborative school culture that encourages student-led inquiry and hands-on discovery. The school leverages its magnet status to attract a diverse student body and maintains strong ties to the local community and the broader Kalamazoo Public Schools network. With a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, the school serves as a hub for educational innovation, ensuring that students develop the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

242

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodward Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	11
Black	151
Asian	1
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

Black
151 (62.4%)
Two or More
47 (19.4%)
White
30 (12.4%)
Hispanic
11 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)337-0810
Website:	http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 41

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodward Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodward Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	52.1%
Male	116	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)