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Enrollment
597
Elementary
DISTRICT 305 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COMSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 261059004527
Comstock Elementary School
1423 N 28TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 · (269) 250-8960 · Kalamazoo County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL597 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
447 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 101 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 105 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 85 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 107 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 100 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 99 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (101) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (99).
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Comstock Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Comstock Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary School this school | 597 | 74.9% | N/A |
| Cardinal Elementary MUSKEGON | 611 | 71.2% | 22.6% |
| West Utica Elementary School SHELBY TOWNSHIP | 522 | 79.9% | 23.3% |
| Brick Elementary School YPSILANTI | 500 | 71.0% | 24.6% |
| Ballard Elementary School NILES | 516 | 77.7% | 36.4% |
| Valley View Elementary School SPRINGFIELD | 434 | 76.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Comstock Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kalamazoo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 597 | #127 of 1,630 | #2 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #319 of 1,424 | #11 of 38 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.7% | #95 of 1,424 | #2 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.9% | #438 of 1,563 | #10 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +104.5% | #3 of 440 | #1 of 15 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
597
+45 (+8%) vs 2020
+103% since 1990-91, when it was 294
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 597 | 42 | 14.2:1 | 75% (447) |
| 2023-24 | 621 | 40 | 15.5:1 | 83% (515) |
| 2022-23 | 577 | 40 | 14.4:1 | 79% (457) |
| 2020-21 | 552 | 35 | 15.8:1 | 80% (442) |
| 2017-18 | 292 | 17.2 | 17.0:1 | 80% (235) |
| 2015-16 | 296 | 18 | 16.4:1 | 93% (276) |
| 2010-11 | 330 | 20 | 16.5:1 | 86% (283) |
| 2000-01 | 351 | 21 | 16.7:1 | 58% (205) |
| 1990-91 | 294 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Comstock Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 104% (292 to 597); teachers up 145% (17.2 to 42).
About Comstock Elementary School
In KALAMAZOO, Michigan, part of Kalamazoo County, Comstock Elementary School is an elementary school. The school's enrollment of 597 students covers kindergarten through 5. Enrollment is 62% higher than the average for elementary schools in Michigan, which is about 369.
Across its 6 schools, Comstock Public Schools enrolls 1,858 students. Comstock Elementary School is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at Comstock Elementary School, at 47%. Other groups make up 23% Black, 15% multiracial, and 14% Hispanic. County-wide, 76% of Kalamazoo County residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 69% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its teaching staff equals 42 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.2:1. On average, elementary schools in Michigan have 15.8:1, compared with 14.2:1 here. Around 75% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That is 30 points above the 45% average for public schools in Kalamazoo County.
Comstock Elementary School is located in Kalamazoo County, where the median household income is $72,532, about 41% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Besides Comstock Elementary School, Kalamazoo County has 92 other public schools.
The nearest other public school, STEM Academy, is about 1.0 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Comstock Elementary School is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
The school enrolled 597 students in 2024-25, 45 more than the 552 it had in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 15.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.2:1.
Community posts for Comstock Elementary School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Kalamazoo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
262,375
Census ACS
Median income
$72,532
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
34,151 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Comstock Public Schools
- Comstock High SchoolHigh · 358 students
- Comstock Compass High SchoolCombined · 309 students
- STEM AcademyElementary · 298 students
- Comstock Middle SchoolMiddle · 276 students
- Comstock Early Learning AcademyElementary · 20 students
Other schools in KALAMAZOO
- Loy Norrix High SchoolHigh · 1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Central High SchoolHigh · 1,613 students
- Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsMiddle · 889 students
- Milwood Magnet SchoolMiddle · 731 students
- Linden Grove Middle SchoolMiddle · 727 students
- KingWestwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 531 students
Other Comstock Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Comstock Elementary. Comstock Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Comstock Elementary SchoolMCKINNEY, TX · 680 students
- COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMIAMI, FL · 597 students
Nearby schools
- STEM Academy1.0 mi · 298
- Comstock High School1.6 mi · 358
- Comstock Middle School1.8 mi · 276
- Comstock Compass High School2.8 mi · 309
- Valley Center School3.1 mi · 30
- Northeastern Elementary School3.1 mi · 195
Frequently asked questions
About Comstock Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Comstock Elementary School?
Comstock Elementary School enrolls approximately 597 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Comstock Elementary School serve?
Comstock Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Comstock Elementary School is approximately 14.2:1 (42 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Comstock Elementary School?
Student demographics at Comstock Elementary School are roughly 47% White, 14% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is Comstock Elementary School in?
Comstock Elementary School is part of Comstock Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.