King-Westwood Elementary School

King-Westwood Elementary is the best elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, which is worse than the district's, and serves about 564 students in grades PK–5. About 43% of students are good at math, and 60% are good at reading. 43% of the students at the school are from minority groups. There are 49% female students and 51% male students in the school. 38% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 28 full-time teachers who are the same. Best Elementary school in Michigan

Most students go on to attend Kalamazoo Central High School, which is known for having famous alumni like Derek Jeter and Greg Jennings. Nearby schools, like Winchell Elementary, have slightly higher math scores (55%), while Prairie Ridge has lower scores (25%).

The News & Events section of the school's website has a "Winter Wellness Fair" event listed as its main item.

Q.1 What kind of framework for behavior and discipline is used?

Ans: The school uses PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) and teaches ROAR (Respectful, Orderly, Attentive, Responsible).

Q.2 Is there a group for parents and teachers at the school?

Ans: The homepage has a link to the "PTO Facebook Page."

Q.3 What is the assessment software, and how do parents obtain updates?

Ans: The school website has a "Parent Portal."

Q.4 Are there any special programs or scholarships available?

Ans: The school did not say which scholarships were available for elementary school students.

Q.5 Are there activities that take place before or after school?

Ans: Yes, a lot of students do things outside of school before and after school.