Washington Writers Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 · Kalamazoo Public Schools
#1504 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#49321 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Writers Academy
Washington Writers Academy is a public elementary located in Kalamazoo, in the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 260 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1504th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 260.
There are 38 schools in Kalamazoo; Washington Writers Academy ranks 37th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Writers Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Writers Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edison Academy
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 1.0 km away
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 1.4 km away
Milwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 1.7 km away
Milwood Magnet School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 1.8 km away
Greenwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
93 students · 2.0 km away
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.0 km away
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students · 2.1 km away
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 2.1 km away
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students · 2.6 km away
Lincoln International Studies School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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260 students
Simonds Elementary School
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Hill Elementary School
Davison · Public elementary · Grades K–4
261 students
Fulton Elementary School
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Tau Beta School
Hamtramck · Public elementary · Grades K–8
261 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Writers Academy a good school?
Washington Writers Academy has a Success Index (US) of 10.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1504 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Writers Academy rank in Michigan?
Washington Writers Academy ranks #1504 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #49321 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Writers Academy?
Washington Writers Academy had 260 students in 2025.
Is Washington Writers Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Writers Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Writers Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Writers Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.