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Washington Academy (Closed 2006)

450 N. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Washington Academy serves 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
85%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Academy?
188 students attend Washington Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Washington Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Academy?
Washington Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Academy offer ?
Washington Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Academy part of?

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