Beadle Lake Elementary School

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Beadle Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Harper Creek Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By focusing on core academic instruction while emphasizing character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success both in the classroom and within the broader community.

The school benefits from being part of the Harper Creek district, which emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and stakeholders, providing resources, curriculum information, and updates on school events. With a mission rooted in excellence and student growth, Beadle Lake Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and curiosity in its student body.

325

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beadle Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	18
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
255 (78.5 %)
Two or More
38 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.5 %)
Black
12 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harper Creek Community Schools
Phone:	(269)441-3295
Website:	http://harpercreek.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 69

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67