Fremont International Academy

Summary:

Fremont International Academy is an elementary public magnet school in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving 341 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Battle Creek Public Schools district, which is ranked 575 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fremont International Academy has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (38.71%) and multi-racial (22.29%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally higher than the Battle Creek Public Schools district average, but still lags behind the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 41.7% of 5th-grade students at Fremont International Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 17.9% for the district and 44% for the state. However, the school's African American and multi-racial students perform significantly better than their peers at the school compared to the district and state averages. Fremont International Academy also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 44.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $16,585 at Fremont International Academy, the school's academic performance still lags behind the state average. The school's performance is generally better than other Battle Creek Public Schools in the area, such as Post Franklin School, Ann J Kellogg School, and Verona Elementary School, which all have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school still struggles to match the performance of schools in the neighboring Lakeview School District, such as Riverside Elementary School.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3303

(269) 965-9715

District: Battle Creek Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1119^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,585

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.2%

Two or more races:

21.8%

White:

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fremont International Academy ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Fremont International Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.2%), two or more races (21.8%), White (21.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Battle Creek Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fremont International Academy is 19, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Fremont International Academy employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fremont International Academy is $16,585. 4 elementary schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fremont International Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont International Academy 1119^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Fremont International Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Battle Creek Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Public Schools 575^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fremont International Academy

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Rank History for all students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	21.46	1053^rd	1344	21.7%
2023	25.74	1061^st	1470	27.8%
2024	23.21	1119^th	1486	24.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.07	43^rd	81	46.9%
2024	23.72	62^nd	78	20.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	34.59	737^th	1099	32.9%
2023	36.01	874^th	1350	35.3%
2024	28.88	1018^th	1381	26.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	33.24	753^rd	1106	31.9%
2023	29.44	915^th	1321	30.7%
2024	19.52	1098^th	1342	18.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	16.51	978^th	1139	14.1%
2023	18.19	1089^th	1334	18.4%
2024	24.12	1018^th	1347	24.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.71	158^th	321	50.8%
2024	37.44	192^nd	348	44.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fremont International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.55	970^th	1198	19.0%
2024	22.81	979^th	1204	18.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fremont International Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	41	68	2	18	1	32	162
2021	64	103	4	30	1	51	253
2022	68	121	6	48	1	56	300
2023	78	132	3	51	1	76	341
2024	75	140	4	52	1	76	348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fremont International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	162	11.9	13.5	59.3
2021	253	13.3	19.0	54.2
2022	300	18.0	16.6	59
2023	341	17.0	20.0	71.6
2024	348	18.3	19.0	68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fremont International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	162	11.9	13.5	59.3
2021	253	13.3	19.0	54.2
2022	300	18.0	16.6	59
2023	341	17.0	20.0	71.6
2024	348	18.3	19.0	68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fremont International Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,613 (11.5%)	$12,378 (88.5%)	$13,991
2021	$2,858 (21.3%)	$10,541 (78.7%)	$13,400
2022	$2,649 (18.4%)	$11,759 (81.6%)	$14,408
2023	$4,223 (25.5%)	$12,362 (74.5%)	$16,585

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Fremont International Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fremont International Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	115 Emmett St E	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 965-9715	348	18	19.0	68.4%	75 (21.6%)	140 (40.2%)	52 (14.9%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	76 (21.8%)	23.2	1119^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.7%		25.7	1061^st of 1470 public elementary schools	27.8%	58			21.5	37.0	41.7			16.9	12.3	14.6			37.5		6.3		$16,585	$4,223	$12,362
Ann J Kellogg School	Public	3-6	306 Champion St	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9773	216	18	12.1	92.1%	48 (22.2%)	112 (51.9%)	21 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.9%)	4.7	1470^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.9	1447^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.6%	23			3.9	11.8	7.1			11.5	8.7								$16,120	$4,423	$11,697
Verona Elementary School	Public	3-5	825 Capital Ave NE	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9710	183	15	12.4	90.7%	48 (26.2%)	71 (38.8%)	33 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	30 (16.4%)	5.7	1447^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.6%		5.6	1432^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	2.6%	15			9.4		11.7			15.1					8.1				$19,634	$5,124	$14,510
Dudley School	Public	PK, KG-2	308 Roosevelt Ave W	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9720	132	15	8.5	84.8%	25 (18.9%)	70 (53.0%)	15 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	21 (15.9%)								(n/a)																	$25,409	$6,194	$19,215
Post Franklin School	Public	K-2	20 Newark Ave	Battle Creek	49014	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9693	240	15	16.1	91.7%	55 (22.9%)	98 (40.8%)	42 (17.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (17.9%)								(n/a)																	$19,367	$5,864	$13,502
Pennfield Purdy School	Public	K-2	6510 Purdy Dr	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Pennfield Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 961-9795	212	14	15.7	71.2%	158 (74.5%)	12 (5.7%)	13 (6.1%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.8%)								(n/a)																	$16,384	$1,771	$14,613
Battle Creek Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	399 20th St N	Springfield	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 339-3308	150	10	15.0	86.0%	86 (57.3%)	21 (14.0%)	22 (14.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.0%)	27.1	1066^th of 1486 public elementary schools	28.3%		29.3	1001^st of 1470 public elementary schools	31.9%	65	45.5		20.0		33.3	30.0		26.7					33.3	36.4			$10,713	$2,613	$8,099
Arbor Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	55 Arbor St	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Arbor Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 963-5851	127	11	11.5	88.2%	38 (29.9%)	37 (29.1%)	35 (27.6%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)								(n/a)					28.6		27.3						28.6				$11,992	$2,752	$9,239
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	650 Riverside Dr	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 565-4700	346	25	13.7	69.9%	172 (49.7%)	35 (10.1%)	54 (15.6%)	45 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.3%)	55.4	627^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.8%		59.2	559^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.0%	68			50.0	38.0				59.7	29.6								$15,074	$2,218	$12,856
Endeavor Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	380 Helmer Rd N	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Endeavor Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 962-9300	681	26	26.1	86.3%	224 (32.9%)	208 (30.5%)	70 (10.3%)	47 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (19.4%)	28.1	1051^st of 1486 public elementary schools	29.3%		31	981^st of 1470 public elementary schools	33.3%	70	62.7	19.6	35.7	25.6	30.8	32.4	28.8	35.7	20.5	28.1	25.4	23.1	19.0	39.6	6.3	18.9	$11,807	$1,568	$10,239

Frequently Asked Questions about Fremont International Academy

Is Fremont International Academy a good school?

Fremont International Academy ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Fremont International Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Fremont International Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Fremont International Academy?

Students at Fremont International Academy are 40% African American, 22% Two or more races, 22% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Fremont International Academy in?

Battle Creek Public Schools

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