- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Prairieview School
Federal NCES profile for Prairieview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262085005751
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairieview School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairieview School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieview School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085005751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Prairieview School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262085005751 · Battle Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,241 students)
Prairieview School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Prairieview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,241 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
1,082 students
- Minges Brook S 368
Minges Brook School
368 students
- Riverside Elem 350
Riverside Elementary School
350 students
- Westlake Eleme 349
Westlake Elementary School
349 students
- This school 249
Prairieview School
249 students
What this shows Prairieview School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairieview School compares
Prairieview 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$13,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Two or More 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 15.7%
Asian 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Prairieview School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) reports $13,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairieview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minges Brook School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairieview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairieview School
How many students attend Prairieview School?
Prairieview School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Prairieview School?
80.6% of students at Prairieview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairieview School?
The largest demographic group at Prairieview School is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairieview School?
Prairieview 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 Prairieview School rank among schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieview 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 Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Prairieview School, Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students), Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students), and Minges Brook School (368 students). See the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) district page for the complete list.