MichiganSchoolsMildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

PublicCharterGrades 08
BENTON HARBOR, Michigan · Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students215
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
215
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
100%+41.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in BENTON HARBOR, Michigan. The school enrolls 215 students. It is part of the Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
215 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
County26021
CityBENTON HARBOR
ZIP49022
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260029701848

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment215

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)