- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+20.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 260000500807 · Battle Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 19.2:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+20.4%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Creek C
Battle Creek Central High School
978 students
- Springfield Mi
Springfield Middle School
472 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
434 students
- Ann J Kellogg 348
Ann J Kellogg School
348 students
- Fremont Intern 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- This school 173
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
173 students
What this shows Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School compares
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $18,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.