- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Wattles Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wattles Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261773005439
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wattles Park Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wattles Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wattles Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Harper Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261773005439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wattles Park Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261773005439 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 17:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Creek Middle School (896 students)
Wattles Park Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wattles Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harper Creek M
Harper Creek Middle School
896 students
- Harper Creek H
Harper Creek High School
823 students
- This school
Wattles Park Elementary School
375 students
- Sonoma Element 351
Sonoma Elementary
351 students
- Beadle Lake El 333
Beadle Lake Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Wattles Park Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wattles Park Elementary School compares
Wattles Park Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Wattles Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harper Creek Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wattles Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harper Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beadle Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wattles Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wattles Park Elementary School
How many students attend Wattles Park Elementary School?
Wattles Park Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wattles Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wattles Park Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Wattles Park Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Wattles Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wattles Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wattles Park Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wattles Park Elementary School?
Wattles Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wattles Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Wattles Park Elementary School ranks #2 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 Harper Creek Community Schools?
Besides Wattles Park Elementary School, Harper Creek Community Schools also operates Harper Creek Middle School (896 students), Harper Creek High School (823 students), and Sonoma Elementary (351 students). See the Harper Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.