At a glance
Reported students
227
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
227
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy: 227 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 222
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Benton Harbor. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy. NCES reports 227 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black97.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Elementary · Benton Harbor Area Schools | 01–03 | 229 | 1 mi |
| Discovery Enrichment Center Elementary · Benton Harbor Area Schools | PK–KG | 80 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln School Elementary · St. Joseph Public Schools | PK–05 | 423 | 1.7 mi |
| Fair Plain East Elementary Elementary · Benton Harbor Area Schools | 04–05 | 150 | 2.4 mi |
| Brown School Elementary · St. Joseph Public Schools | PK–05 | 410 | 3.9 mi |
| Clarke School Elementary · St. Joseph Public Schools | PK–05 | 462 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
What grades does Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy serve?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy.
How many students attend Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy reported 227 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 222 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 227 students and 13.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy in?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is part of Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy, based in Benton Harbor, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (1 mi), Discovery Enrichment Center (1 mi), Lincoln School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.