How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harper Creek Middle School | Wattles Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BATTLE CREEK, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 896 | 375 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 49.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harper Creek Middle School | Wattles Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,004 | $14,004 |
| District | Harper Creek Community Schools | Harper Creek Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harper Creek Middle School | Wattles Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 80.8% |
| African American | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 10.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harper Creek Middle School | Wattles Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 896:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 15.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 84 | 16 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.