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Kalamazoo Christian East Elementary School

5196 Comstock Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048-0490 -

School Notes Overview:

The Kalamazoo Christian Schools, in partnership with Christian families and churches, prepare students to serve God responsibly in His world, by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and a biblical vision for life, for the advancement of His kingdom. We believe that the Word of God is the foundation for learning and understanding. We believe that the home/school/church form a partnership through which children, who are image bearers of God, are nurtured. The primary function of the school is to educate. Our curriculum is teacher directed rather than textbook/workbook centered or driven. Because our teachers are committed Christians and well-trained, professional educators they are entrusted with the curriculum and responsible to teach and present material from a Christ-centered perspective, even when using secular materials. We use whatever materials best fit our curriculum and are of the highest quality and research base. This currently leads us to incorporate a blend of Christian and secular materials, though Christian materials are given preference whenever possible....

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School Overview:

	Kalamazoo Christian East Elementary School
School Membership(s)	Christian Schools International (CSI)
Religious Affiliation	Calvinist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Kalamazoo County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	188 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 43 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 25 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 22 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Kalamazoo Christian Schools, in partnership with Christian families and churches, prepare students to serve God responsibly in His world, by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and a biblical vision for life, for the advancement of His kingdom. We believe that the Word of God is the foundation for learning and understanding. We believe that the home/school/church form a partnership through which children, who are image bearers of God, are nurtured. The primary function of the school is to educate. Our curriculum is teacher directed rather than textbook/workbook centered or driven. Because our teachers are committed Christians and well-trained, professional educators they are entrusted with the curriculum and responsible to teach and present material from a Christ-centered perspective, even when using secular materials. We use whatever materials best fit our curriculum and are of the highest quality and research base. This currently leads us to incorporate a blend of Christian and secular materials, though Christian materials are given preference whenever possible.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

In the News:

Economy pushes down private-school enrollment in southwestern Michigan (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 10:31:34 am
A decade ago, about 4,450 K-12 students attended 22 private schools in Kalamazoo County. This fall that enrollment number is hovering at about 3,000, down 4 percent from last year. The number of schools also is down, to 17, with this summer's consolidation of Kalamazoo Christian West and East elementary schools.
What's happening Friday: Meeting about Gilbert Drain; blood drives (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on February 26, 2009 at 10:10:34 am
Informational meeting in Comstock An informational meeting on the Gilbert Drain, located in Comstock and Kalamazoo townships, is being held at Kalamazoo Christian East Elementary School, 5196 Comstock Ave., Comstock Township. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49048)	School Zip (49048)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	24%
Population Average Age	n/a	35 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	71% / 29%