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Ballard Elementary School

Niles, Michigan · Grades PreK to 5 · Niles Community Schools

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About Ballard Elementary School

Ballard Elementary School is a public school in Niles, Michigan, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 516 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Niles. With about 27.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Berrien County. Within 5 miles there are 20 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Niles Community Schools runs 11 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1601 W Chicago Rd, Niles, MI 49120
Phone	(269) 683-5900
School district	Niles Community Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	516
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.9
Students per teacher	18.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Berrien County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 262556006203). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Niles Adventist SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades K to 8Niles · 1 mi St Mary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 7Niles · 1.1 mi Brandywine Innovation AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Niles · 1.7 mi Niles Comm Schools Adult EducationPublic · Grades 9 to 12Niles · 1.7 mi Southside Special Educ SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 12Niles · 2.1 mi Eastside Connections SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Niles · 2.3 mi Niles Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Niles · 2.5 mi Niles Virtual SchoolPublic · Grades K to 12Niles · 2.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ballard Elementary School serve?

Ballard Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?

Ballard Elementary School reported 516 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 516 students and 27.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Ballard Elementary School a public or charter school?

Ballard Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ballard Elementary School in?

Ballard Elementary School is part of Niles Community Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/niles-community-schools/

Where is Ballard Elementary School located?

Ballard Elementary School is at 1601 W Chicago Rd, Niles, MI 49120. The phone number is (269) 683-5900.

How many other schools are near Ballard Elementary School?

There are 20 other schools within 5 miles of Ballard Elementary School in our directory.