- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dudley School shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260000503832 · Battle Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 7.8:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Dudley School shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dudley School 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 117
Dudley School
117 students
What this shows Dudley School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dudley School compares
Dudley School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.