Greenwood Elementary School
Tel:
(269)337-0560
- Greenwood Elementary School serves 110 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Greenwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 110 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 110 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Greenwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #586 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 22% | 18% |
| White | 45% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kalamazoo Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Greenwood Elementary School is Milwood Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milwood Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Milwood Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Milwood Magnet School Grades: 6-8 | 735 students
0.4 miles
2916 Konkle St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0670 0.4 6-8 735 - Kalamazoo Milwood Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 366 students
0.5 miles
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0660 0.5 K-12 366 - Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School Grades: 9-12 | 1613 students
1.2 miles
606 East Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0200 1.2 9-12 1613 - Kalamazoo Washington Writers' Academy Grades: K-5 | 383 students
1.3 miles
1919 Portage St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0770 1.3 K-5 383 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 53 students
1.6 miles
3333 S. Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)548-0190 1.6 9-12 53
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