Lamora Park School

65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 21-39%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lamora Park School's student population of 178 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
178 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lamora Park School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
21-39%
38%
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(15-16)
25-29%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
12%
9%
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Black
33%
18%
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White
38%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lamora Park School often compared to?
Lamora Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Lamora Park School?
178 students attend Lamora Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lamora Park School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamora Park School?
Lamora Park School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lamora Park School offer ?
Lamora Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lamora Park School part of?
Lamora Park School is part of Battle Creek Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 21-39%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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