Battle Creek Public Schools
3,605 Students
12 Schools
District Overview
Located at 3 Van Buren Street West in Battle Creek, Michigan, Battle Creek Public Schools serves as a vital educational anchor within a small city community setting. As an open, traditional public school district, it encompasses 12 operational schools providing a seamless academic pathway from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Drawing from the 2024–2025 academic year data, the district educates a vibrant student body of 3,605 pupils. This population reflects a broad spectrum of cultural backgrounds, including strong representation among Black, White, multiracial, and Hispanic students, creating a rich multicultural environment across its campuses.
To support its student body, Battle Creek Public Schools maintains a substantial human infrastructure, employing over 1,640 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. The instructional core is comprised of nearly 493 FTE teachers and approximately 60 FTE instructional aides, allowing for focused classroom guidance and specialized academic interventions. This teaching team is further reinforced by an extensive support network of more than 1,080 FTE staff members dedicated to counseling, administration, and operational services. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details on district programming can access additional resources online at battlecreekpublicschools.org.
To support its student body, Battle Creek Public Schools maintains a substantial human infrastructure, employing over 1,640 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. The instructional core is comprised of nearly 493 FTE teachers and approximately 60 FTE instructional aides, allowing for focused classroom guidance and specialized academic interventions. This teaching team is further reinforced by an extensive support network of more than 1,080 FTE staff members dedicated to counseling, administration, and operational services. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details on district programming can access additional resources online at battlecreekpublicschools.org.
12
Total Schools
3,605
Total Students
492.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,002 |
| Hispanic | 476 |
| Black | 1,438 |
| Asian | 42 |
| Two or More | 630 |
| American Indian | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black1,438 (39.9%)
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White1,002 (27.8%)
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Two or More630 (17.5%)
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Hispanic476 (13.2%)
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Asian42 (1.2%)
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American Indian14 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 12 |
| Students: | 3,605* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 492.5* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.3 |
Schools in Battle Creek Public Schools
Found 13 Schools
348 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
High School 9th - 12th
High School 8th - 12th
Middle School 6th - 8th
117 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
345 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
154 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
202 Students
Not reported M - M
219 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
472 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
434 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
201 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
High School 8th - 12th