Enrollment
173
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260000500807
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000500807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Battle Creek Public Schools spends $16,363 per pupil, 21% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students) and Springfield Middle School (472 students) alongside Wk Kellogg Preparatory High 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 Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School compares
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
African American 50.3%
White 25.4%
Two or More 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Creek Public Schools, which includes Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School.
$16,363
Per student
+21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 48.6%
Federal 20.4%
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 Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~173 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
How many students attend Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School has 173 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
78.3% of students at Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School rank among public schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School ranks #2 of 4 public 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 public schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
Is Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School a good school?
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Wk Kellogg Preparatory High 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.
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