El Sol Elementary

www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/Schools/Elementary/ElSolElementary.aspx

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

El Sol Elementary, located at 604 West Vine Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a distinctive public school within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, widely recognized for its unique dual-language immersion program. The school operates with a mission to foster bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a globalized society. By integrating language learning into the core curriculum, El Sol provides an educational environment that emphasizes cultural competency alongside traditional academic achievement.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to creating an inclusive space for families from diverse backgrounds. Beyond its language focus, El Sol offers a comprehensive K-5 curriculum that emphasizes high academic standards, social-emotional development, and strong parental involvement. Its location in Kalamazoo allows it to draw from a diverse student population, making it a focal point for families who prioritize early language acquisition and a well-rounded, culturally rich elementary education.

368

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Sol Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	129
Black	22
Two or More	44
American Indian	12

White
161 (43.8%)
Hispanic
129 (35.1%)
Two or More
44 (12.0%)
Black
22 (6.0%)
American Indian
12 (3.3%)

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)337-0230
Website:	http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/Schools/Elementary/ElSolElementary.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 68

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 66