At a glance
Reported students
260
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Washington Writers Academy: 260 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Washington Writers Academy
Washington Writers Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Kalamazoo Public Schools. NCES reports 260 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 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to 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 Black (61.2%) and multiracial (15.8%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington Writers Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.6 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
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.11
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black61.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.8%
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
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.
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Elementary · Grades PK–05
263 reported students
Northglade Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
271 reported students
Woodward Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
Lincoln International Studies School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
306 reported students
Northeastern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
195 reported students
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
169 reported students
Public schools near Washington Writers Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Academy Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 376 | 0.6 mi |
| ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 427 | 0.9 mi |
| Milwood Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 362 | 1 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–03 | 93 | 1.2 mi |
| El Sol Elementary Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | KG–05 | 368 | 1.3 mi |
| Paramount Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Paramount Charter Academy | PK–08 | 373 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Writers Academy
What grades does Washington Writers Academy serve?
Washington Writers Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kalamazoo Public Schools.
How many students attend Washington Writers Academy?
Washington Writers Academy reported 260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 229 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Writers Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 260 students and 17.6 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 Washington Writers Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Writers Academy 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 Washington Writers Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% 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 Washington Writers Academy in?
Washington Writers Academy 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 Washington Writers Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edison Academy (0.6 mi), ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School (0.9 mi), Milwood Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.