Enrollment
348
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Ann J Kellogg School
Federal NCES profile for Ann J Kellogg School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260000501683
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ann J Kellogg School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ann J Kellogg School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ann J Kellogg School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000501683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ann J Kellogg School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ann J Kellogg School
Ann J Kellogg School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 33% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Battle Creek Public Schools spends $16,363 per pupil, 21% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students) and Springfield Middle School (472 students) alongside Ann J Kellogg School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ann J Kellogg School compares
Ann J Kellogg School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
White 28.7%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Ann J Kellogg School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Creek Public Schools, which includes Ann J Kellogg School.
$16,363
Per student
+21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 48.6%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ann J Kellogg School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Post Franklin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ann J Kellogg School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ann J Kellogg School
How many students attend Ann J Kellogg School?
Ann J Kellogg School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann J Kellogg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann J Kellogg School is 23.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ann J Kellogg School?
88.1% of students at Ann J Kellogg School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ann J Kellogg School?
The largest demographic group at Ann J Kellogg School is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ann J Kellogg School?
Ann J Kellogg School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ann J Kellogg School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Ann J Kellogg School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
Is Ann J Kellogg School a good school?
Ann J Kellogg School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Ann J Kellogg School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students), Springfield Middle School (472 students), and Valley View Elementary School (434 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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