Parchment Northwood Elem School

www.parchmentschools.org

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Parchment Northwood Elementary School, located at 600 Edison St. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a key component of the Parchment School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of the broader Parchment district, Northwood Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in their foundational years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town identity of the Parchment area, often highlighting a strong sense of community and parent involvement. With access to the resources of the Parchment School District, Northwood Elementary emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the individual needs of its students. Families interested in learning more about specific school programs, district initiatives, or enrollment procedures can find detailed information through the official Parchment School District website at [www.parchmentschools.org](http://www.parchmentschools.org).

178

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment Northwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	14
Black	26
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
113 (63.5%)
Black
26 (14.6%)
Two or More
24 (13.5%)
Hispanic
14 (7.9%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Parchment School District
Phone:	(269)488-1300
Website:	http://www.parchmentschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parchment Northwood Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parchment Northwood Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	47.8%
Male	93	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)