- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Fremont International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fremont International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260000508923
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont International Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont International Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont International Academy ranks #9 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000508923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Fremont International Academy held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260000508923 · Battle Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 20.3:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Fremont International Academy held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fremont International Academy 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
- This school 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- Post Franklin 219
Post Franklin School
219 students
What this shows Fremont International Academy reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont International Academy compares
Fremont International Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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 42.6%
White 23.5%
Two or More 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Fremont International Academy 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 Fremont International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Franklin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont International Academy'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
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont International Academy
How many students attend Fremont International Academy?
Fremont International Academy has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont International Academy is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fremont International Academy?
61.9% of students at Fremont International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fremont International Academy is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont International Academy?
Fremont International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Fremont International Academy rank among schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont International Academy ranks #9 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 Fremont International Academy, 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.