Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual BENTON HARBOR, MI Grades KG–08 Suburb: Small Niles, MI SchoolScore™ D (58.2)
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Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (58.2)
227
Students
13.9
Teachers
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
(269)926-2885
Phone
http://www.wellsacademy.com
Website

Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a public charter Elementary school located in BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN, operated by the Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 227 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
227.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 39% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.33:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 82% worse
School Details
School Name
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
NCESSCH ID
260029701848
State School ID
MI-11904-09608
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
248 9TH ST
City
BENTON HARBOR
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49022
County
Berrien County
Metro Area
Niles, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26020
State Leg. Lower
26038
Latitude
42.11289
Longitude
-86.45902
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
227
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.9
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 227 100%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
LEAID
2600297
State LEA ID
MI-11904
Phone
(269)926-2885
Website
http://www.wellsacademy.com
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
BENTON HARBOR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,484K
Federal Revenue
$816K
State Revenue
$2,497K
Local Revenue
$171K
Total Expenditure
$2,921K
Instruction Exp.
$999K
Support Services
$1,520K
Other Current Exp.
$248K
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
227 students are enrolled at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy have?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy has 13.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy serve?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy located in?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is located in the Niles, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy belong to?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is part of the Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy school district.
How much does Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy spend per student?
The Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy district spends approximately $12,867,841 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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