Beadle Lake Elementary School

8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Beadle Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beadle Lake Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Beadle Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beadle Lake Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1843 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beadle Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Beadle Lake Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Beadle Lake Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beadle Lake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Beadle Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beadle Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beadle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Beadle Lake Elementary School is ranked #1843 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Beadle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Beadle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wattles Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Beadle Lake Elementary School?
338 students attend Beadle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Beadle Lake Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beadle Lake Elementary School?
Beadle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beadle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Beadle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beadle Lake Elementary School part of?
Beadle Lake Elementary School is part of Harper Creek Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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