Enrollment
333
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Beadle Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beadle Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261773005435
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beadle Lake Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beadle Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beadle Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Harper Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261773005435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beadle Lake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beadle Lake Elementary School
Beadle Lake Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 333 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 657 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #57, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Battle Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School (173 students): Beadle Lake Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 19.2:1).
Harper Creek Community Schools also operates Harper Creek Middle School (896 students) and Harper Creek High School (823 students) alongside Beadle Lake Elementary 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 Beadle Lake Elementary School compares
Beadle Lake Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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
White 76.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Beadle Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harper Creek Community Schools, which includes Beadle Lake Elementary School.
$13,137
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Beadle Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wattles Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beadle Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Battle Creek
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beadle Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Beadle Lake Elementary School?
Beadle Lake Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beadle Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beadle Lake Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Beadle Lake Elementary School?
56.3% of students at Beadle Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beadle Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beadle Lake Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beadle Lake Elementary School?
Beadle Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Beadle Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Beadle Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 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 schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
Is Beadle Lake Elementary School a good school?
Beadle Lake Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Harper Creek Community Schools?
Besides Beadle Lake Elementary School, Harper Creek Community Schools also operates Harper Creek Middle School (896 students), Harper Creek High School (823 students), and Wattles Park Elementary School (375 students). See the Harper Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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