Wattles Park Elementary School

378 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

378

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wattles Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	22
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (79.4 %)
Two or More
34 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.8 %)
Black
12 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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)441-5853
Website:	http://harpercreek.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 81

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 86