Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Battle Creek (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 26 schools in Battle Creek, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.

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Dudley SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.0
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26
Prairieview SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.8
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59
Riverside Elementary SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
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36
Lamora Park SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
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19
Arbor AcademyBattle Creek · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
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47
Westlake Elementary SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
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36
Post Franklin SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
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15
Ann J Kellogg SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
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42
Pennfield Purdy SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
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36
Minges Brook SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
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45
North Pennfield ElementaryBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
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41
Lakeview Middle SchoolBattle Creek · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.9
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38
Beadle Lake Elementary SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
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45
Battle Creek STEM Innovation CenterBattle Creek · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.1
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37
Pennfield Dunlap ElementaryBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
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48
Sonoma ElementaryBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.7
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11
Verona Elementary SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
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20
Battle Creek Central High SchoolBattle Creek · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
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47
Wattles Park Elementary SchoolBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.9
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46
Harper Creek Middle SchoolBattle Creek · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.3
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19
Endeavor Charter AcademyBattle Creek · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.5
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45
Harper Creek High SchoolBattle Creek · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.7
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49
Lakeview High SchoolBattle Creek · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.1
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31
Pennfield Middle SchoolBattle Creek · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.6
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39
Fremont International AcademyBattle Creek · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 21.6
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42
Pennfield Senior High SchoolBattle Creek · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.7

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Dudley School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	9.0	42.5 Lower 50%	81.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	117
2	Prairieview School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	10.8	26.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	249
3	Riverside Elementary School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	14.0	58.9 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	350
4	Lamora Park School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	14.0	36.3 Lower 50%	83.1% Free/reduced-price lunch	154
5	Arbor Academy Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	14.0	18.8 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	154
6	Westlake Elementary School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–4	Public	14.5	47.0 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	349
7	Post Franklin School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–2	Public	14.6	35.6 Lower 50%	82.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	219
8	Ann J Kellogg School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades 3–6	Public	15.1	15.1 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	348
9	Pennfield Purdy School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–2	Public	15.2	42.4 Lower 50%	69% Free/reduced-price lunch	197
10	Minges Brook School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	15.3	36.3 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	368
11	North Pennfield Elementary Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–2	Public	15.7	44.8 Lower 50%	63.8% Free/reduced-price lunch	188
12	Lakeview Middle School Battle Creek · Middle · Grades 5–8	Public	15.9	41.0 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	1,082
13	Beadle Lake Elementary School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	15.9	37.5 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	333
14	Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center Battle Creek · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	16.1	45.2 Lower 50%	58.6% Free/reduced-price lunch	145
15	Pennfield Dunlap Elementary Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades 3–4	Public	16.1	37.0 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	273
16	Sonoma Elementary Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–4	Public	16.7	47.8 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	351
17	Verona Elementary School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades 3–5	Public	16.8	10.6 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	201
18	Battle Creek Central High School Battle Creek · High · Grades 9–12	Public	17.2	19.7 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	978
19	Wattles Park Elementary School Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–4	Public	17.9	47.4 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	375
20	Harper Creek Middle School Battle Creek · Middle · Grades 5–8	Public	18.3	45.8 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	896
21	Endeavor Charter Academy Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	18.5	18.9 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	648
22	Harper Creek High School Battle Creek · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.7	44.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	823
23	Lakeview High School Battle Creek · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.1	48.6 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	1,241
24	Pennfield Middle School Battle Creek · Middle · Grades 5–7	Public	19.6	30.6 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	471
25	Fremont International Academy Battle Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	21.6	39.4 Lower 50%	53.6% Free/reduced-price lunch	345
26	Pennfield Senior High School Battle Creek · High · Grades 8–12	Public	22.7	41.9 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	748

Dudley School in Battle Creek leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Battle Creek with Students per teacher 9.0. Of the 26 schools shown, 24 are public, 2 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Michigan lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Battle Creek page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Battle Creek?

Dudley School in Battle Creek, Michigan ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Battle Creek with Students per teacher 9.0 (Enrollment: 117).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Battle Creek ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.