How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sylvester Elementary School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI | Battle Creek, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 394 | 370 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 44.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.4% | 69.5% |
| 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 | Sylvester Elementary School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,094 | $19,094 |
| District | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Berrien Springs Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sylvester Elementary School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.1% | 72.4% |
| African American | 31.0% | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 8.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sylvester Elementary School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 197:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 0.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 0 |
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.