Enrollment
349
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlake Elementary School
Westlake Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 349 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 715 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #277.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students) and Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students) alongside Westlake Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westlake Elementary School compares
Westlake Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun), which includes Westlake Elementary School.
$12,295
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westlake Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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