Battle Creek Public 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.
12
Total Schools
3,605
Total Students
492.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Creek Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,002
Hispanic476
Black1,438
Asian42
Two or More630
American Indian14
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    1,438 (39.9%)
  • White
    1,002 (27.8%)
  • Two or More
    630 (17.5%)
  • Hispanic
    476 (13.2%)
  • Asian
    42 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Battle Creek Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High3
Other1
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