Wilson Academy serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wilson Academy?
184 students attend Wilson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilson Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Academy?
Wilson Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilson Academy offer ?
Wilson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilson Academy part of?
Wilson Academy is part of Battle Creek Public Schools School District.
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