Post Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
44%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Post Elementary School?
253 students attend Post Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Post Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Elementary School?
Post Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Post Elementary School offer ?
Post Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Post Elementary School part of?
Post Elementary School is part of Battle Creek Public Schools School District.
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