Endeavor Charter Academy

endeavor.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 679 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Endeavor Charter Academy, located in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school is part of a large network that emphasizes a "Moral Focus" curriculum alongside rigorous core academics. Their educational philosophy is built on the belief that strong character development—centered on values like integrity, respect, and responsibility—is just as vital to a student's success as their performance in math, science, and literacy.

The school strives to create a supportive partnership between educators and families, encouraging parents to be active participants in their children's learning journey. By maintaining a structured environment and focusing on data-driven instruction, Endeavor Charter Academy aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community. Their approach combines traditional classroom learning with a commitment to personal growth and academic excellence.

679

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Endeavor Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	64
Black	196
Asian	43
Two or More	132
American Indian	1

White
243 (35.8 %)
Black
196 (28.9 %)
Two or More
132 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (9.4 %)
Asian
43 (6.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Endeavor Charter Academy
Phone:	(269)962-9300
Website:	http://endeavor.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 55