- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Post Franklin School
Federal NCES profile for Post Franklin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260000503833
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Franklin School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Franklin School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Franklin School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Post Franklin School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 260000503833 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 15.6:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Post Franklin School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Post Franklin 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 219
Post Franklin School
219 students
What this shows Post Franklin School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post Franklin School compares
Post Franklin School is a growing 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.1%
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 38.8%
White 25.6%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Post Franklin 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 Post Franklin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Post Franklin 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Post Franklin School
How many students attend Post Franklin School?
Post Franklin School has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Franklin School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Post Franklin School?
89.3% of students at Post Franklin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Franklin School?
The largest demographic group at Post Franklin School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Franklin School?
Post Franklin School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Post Franklin School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Franklin School ranks #9 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Post Franklin 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.