WATTLES PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wattles Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harper Creek Community Schools school district, located in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 339 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Wattles Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wattles Park Elementary School is a public school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving as part of the Harper Creek Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success within the Harper Creek community and beyond.
As a member of the Harper Creek district, Wattles Park benefits from a commitment to small-town values paired with modern educational standards. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in enrollment information, school calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official Harper Creek Community Schools website at http://harpercreek.net.
For more information, contact Wattles Park Elementary School at (269) 441-5853 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014-8907
(269) 441-5853
http://harpercreek.net
WATTLES PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harper Creek Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 339
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 339 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATTLES PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.