Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wattles Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wattles Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Battle Creek, MI, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wattles Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wattles Park Elementary School's student population of 375 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wattles Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wattles Park Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wattles Park Elementary School's ranking?
Wattles Park Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wattles Park Elementary School often compared to?
Wattles Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoma Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School, East Leroy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wattles Park Elementary School?
375 students attend Wattles Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wattles Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wattles Park Elementary School?
Wattles Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wattles Park Elementary School offer ?
Wattles Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wattles Park Elementary School part of?
Wattles Park Elementary School is part of Harper Creek Community Schools.
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