- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Lamora Park School
Federal NCES profile for Lamora Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260000501684
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamora Park School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamora Park School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamora Park School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000501684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lamora Park School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 260000501684 · Battle Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 14:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Lamora Park School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lamora Park 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 154
Lamora Park School
154 students
What this shows Lamora Park School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamora Park School compares
Lamora Park School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.3%
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
White 33.1%
African American 33.1%
Two or More 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Lamora Park 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 Lamora Park 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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 Lamora Park 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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamora Park School
How many students attend Lamora Park School?
Lamora Park School has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamora Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamora Park School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Lamora Park School?
89.3% of students at Lamora Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamora Park School?
The largest demographic group at Lamora Park School is African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamora Park School?
Lamora Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Lamora Park School rank among schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamora Park School ranks #5 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 Lamora Park 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.