At a glance
Reported students
169
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Indian Prairie Elementary School: 169 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Indian Prairie Elementary School
Indian Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Kalamazoo Public Schools. NCES reports 169 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.3%) and Black (29.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Indian Prairie Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.12
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.3%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black29.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northeastern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
195 reported students
Woodward Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
Greenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
93 reported students
Washington Writers Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
260 reported students
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Elementary · Grades PK–05
263 reported students
Northglade Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
271 reported students
Public schools near Indian Prairie Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KingWestwood Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 531 | 0.7 mi |
| Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSE Elementary · Kalamazoo RESA | PK–01 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Northglade Montessori School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 271 | 2 mi |
| Arcadia Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 355 | 2 mi |
| Woodward Elementary Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 2.1 mi |
| Parchment Northwood Elem School Elementary · Parchment School District | PK–03 | 178 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indian Prairie Elementary School
What grades does Indian Prairie Elementary School serve?
Indian Prairie Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kalamazoo Public Schools.
How many students attend Indian Prairie Elementary School?
Indian Prairie Elementary School reported 169 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 234 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indian Prairie Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 169 students and 13.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Indian Prairie Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indian Prairie Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalamazoo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Indian Prairie Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Indian Prairie Elementary School in?
Indian Prairie Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, based in Kalamazoo, MI, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indian Prairie Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KingWestwood Elementary School (0.7 mi), Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSE (0.9 mi), Northglade Montessori School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.