What grades does Ballard Elementary School serve?

Ballard Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the NILES area.

Where is Ballard Elementary School located?

Ballard Elementary School is a urban school in NILES, MI.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School is 21.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in NILES, MI?

Schools in NILES include Ballard Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the NILES area.

MIPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Ballard Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|NILES, Michigan|Niles Community Schools

NILES, MI 49120

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

576

Student:Teacher

21.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Niles Community Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

80.0%

Phone

(269)683-5900

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

31%

12th percentile in MI

Math Proficiency

33%

46th percentile in MI

Chronic Absenteeism

22.3%

SY 2019-20

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,405

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,841

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,372

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 64%Local 19%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$264,364

+4.0% 1yr+35.2% 5yr

Niles, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.8%

Below 150% poverty line

6.7%

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

499

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

453

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

79%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

139 (31%)

Specific Learning Disability

93 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

67 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

56 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

46 (10%)

Autism

43 (9%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

516

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard Elementary School

Enrollment at Ballard Elementary School stands at 576 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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