- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Westlake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262085005753
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085005753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Westlake Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262085005753 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 13.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,241 students)
Westlake Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Westlake Elementary 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
- This school 349
Westlake Elementary School
349 students
- Prairieview Sc 249
Prairieview School
249 students
What this shows Westlake Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake Elementary School compares
Westlake Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 6.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Westlake Elementary 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 Westlake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minges Brook School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieview School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake Elementary 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
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake Elementary School
How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Westlake Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Westlake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Elementary School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Westlake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Elementary School ranks #5 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 Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Westlake Elementary 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.