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#1855 of 3,192 schools in MI
Westlake Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) · Battle Creek, MI
A Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1184 24th St S, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Math 42% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westlake Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westlake Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,719
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Arbor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph ElemenPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westlake Elementary School is listed in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westlake Elementary School
Westlake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun), serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westlake Elementary School
What grades does Westlake Elementary School serve?
Westlake Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westlake Elementary School rank in MI?
Westlake Elementary School ranks #1,855 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westlake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westlake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westlake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westlake Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westlake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westlake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westlake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westlake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlake Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Westlake Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (269) 565-4900
- Area population (ZIP 49015)
- 29,013
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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