- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
Federal NCES profile for Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260000508921
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000508921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 260000508921 · Battle Creek, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 14.5:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Creek C
Battle Creek Central High School
978 students
- Springfield Mi
Springfield Middle School
472 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
434 students
- Ann J Kellogg 348
Ann J Kellogg School
348 students
- Fremont Intern 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- This school 145
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
145 students
What this shows Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center compares
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $18,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Battle Creek
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
How many students attend Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?
67.8% of students at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?
The largest demographic group at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center rank among middle schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center, 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.