District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,605
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$18,138
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,899
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek Public Schools operates 13 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. NCES reports 3,605 students and 246.25 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 91 of 880 Michigan districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $18,138 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,899 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 147 of 862 districts in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 16.4%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 246.25
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $68,073,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Battle Creek Public Schools location
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan · 42.3209, -85.1805. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.8%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black39.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial17.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Battle Creek Public Schools
13 current directory entries
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Showing 13 of 13 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann J Kellogg School | Elementary | 03–06 | 348 | 14.7:1 |
| Battle Creek Central High School | High | 09–12 | 978 | 16.9:1 |
| Battle Creek MathSci Center | High | 08–12 | 1 | 0.1:1 |
| Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center | Middle | 06–08 | 145 | 15.6:1 |
| Dudley Early Learning Center | Elementary | PK–02 | 117 | 8.6:1 |
| Fremont International Academy | Elementary | PK–05 | 345 | 20.7:1 |
| Lamora Park School | Elementary | PK–02 | 154 | 12.9:1 |
| Northwestern Academy of Visual Performing Arts | Elementary | KG–08 | — | — |
| Post Franklin School | Elementary | KG–02 | 219 | 14.6:1 |
| Springfield Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 472 | 14.7:1 |
| Valley View Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 434 | 14.1:1 |
| Verona Elementary School | Elementary | 03–05 | 201 | 16.3:1 |
| WK Kellogg Preparatory High School | High | 09–12 | 173 | 22.9:1 |