North Elementary School
Tel:
(269)250-8550
- North Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
North Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 217 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #2444 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 18% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Comstock Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Elementary School is Comstock High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Comstock Compass High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Comstock Compass High School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Comstock High School Grades: 9-12 | 459 students
0.7 miles
2107 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)250-8700 0.7 9-12 459 - Kalamazoo Comstock Compass High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 189 students
1.3 miles
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)250-8930 1.3 6-12 189 - Kalamazoo Northeast Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 434 students
1.6 miles
1423 North 28th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)250-8600 1.6 5-8 434 - Kalamazoo Spring Valley Center For Exploration Grades: K-5 | 322 students
1.6 miles
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269)337-0750 1.6 K-5 322 - Kalamazoo Northeastern Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
1.8 miles
2433 Gertrude St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)337-0690 1.8 K-5 245
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