Total enrollment
3,587
-129 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
13 schools in Battle Creek Public Schools
Michigan · 3,796 students · 2 cities
Battle Creek Public Schools's public-school count of 13 reflects a system enrolling about 3,796 students inside Michigan, broken out as 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Battle Creek Public Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Battle Creek Public Schools ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,796 | #78 of 454 | #2,563 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #27 of 454 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #38 of 452 | #4,814 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.5% | #85 of 454 | #1,738 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.6% | #5 of 325 | #242 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Battle Creek Public Schools
Since 2017-18, the 9 district schools that reported both years went from 3,533 to 3,096 students (down 12%) and from 227 to 205 full-time teachers (down 10%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Battle Creek | High | 09-12 | 978 |
| Springfield Middle School | Springfield | Middle | 06-08 | 472 |
| Valley View Elementary School | Springfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 434 |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Battle Creek | Elementary | 03-06 | 348 |
| Fremont International Academy | Battle Creek | Elementary | PK-05 | 345 |
| Post Franklin School | Battle Creek | Elementary | KG-02 | 219 |
| Northwestern Middle School | Battle Creek | Middle | 06-08 | 209 |
| Verona Elementary School | Battle Creek | Elementary | 03-05 | 201 |
| WK Kellogg Preparatory High School | Battle Creek | High | 08-12 | 173 |
| Lamora Park School | Battle Creek | Elementary | PK-02 | 154 |
| Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center | Battle Creek | Middle | 06-08 | 145 |
| Dudley School | Battle Creek | Elementary | PK-02 | 117 |
| Battle Creek MathSci Center | Battle Creek | High | 08-12 | 1 |
About Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek Public Schools is a small public-school district in Michigan. The district oversees 13 schools and hosts approximately 3,796 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Battle Creek Public Schools covers 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
On a per-school basis, Battle Creek Public Schools runs about 292 students per school, 28% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 406.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,587 students, contracted 3% from the 3,716 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Battle Creek Public Schools discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.