Battle Creek Elementary School

www.spps.org

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Battle Creek Elementary School, located at 60 Ruth St. S in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the unique needs of its diverse student population. By leveraging the resources of the larger SPPS district, Battle Creek focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet state standards while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school community is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration between teachers, staff, and families. Beyond core classroom instruction, Battle Creek often integrates opportunities for extracurricular engagement and community involvement, striving to create a welcoming space where students feel safe and valued. For parents and community members interested in specific programming, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website at [www.spps.org](http://www.spps.org).

470

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	53
Black	107
Asian	221
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

Asian
221 (47.0%)
Black
107 (22.8%)
White
54 (11.5%)
Hispanic
53 (11.3%)
Two or More
34 (7.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)744-4130
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72