Enrollment
117
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Dudley School
Federal NCES profile for Dudley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260000503832
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dudley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dudley School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dudley School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dudley School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dudley School
Dudley School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 117 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Dudley School is leaner than roughly 94% of Michigan schools and 55% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.0% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% 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.
Among Battle Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School (173 students): Dudley School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.8:1 vs 19.2:1).
Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students) and Springfield Middle School (472 students) alongside Dudley 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 Dudley School compares
Dudley 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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 47.9%
White 19.7%
Two or More 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Dudley 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 Dudley 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 Dudley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dudley 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~117 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dudley School
How many students attend Dudley School?
Dudley School has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley School is 7.8:1, which is 55% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% 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 Dudley School?
86.0% of students at Dudley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dudley School?
The largest demographic group at Dudley School is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dudley School?
Dudley School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Dudley School rank among schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Dudley School ranks #4 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 Dudley School a good school?
Dudley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Dudley 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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