Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northeastern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeastern Elementary School serves the east part of Kalamazoo, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northeastern Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northeastern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeastern Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2923 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeastern Elementary School's ranking?
Northeastern Elementary School is ranked #2923 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northeastern Elementary School often compared to?
Northeastern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Center For Exploration by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Northeastern Elementary School?
195 students attend Northeastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Northeastern Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeastern Elementary School?
Northeastern Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northeastern Elementary School offer ?
Northeastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeastern Elementary School part of?
Northeastern Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Northeastern Elementary School located?
Northeastern Elementary School is located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Eastwood.
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