How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pennfield Schools | Van Dyke Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Battle Creek, Michigan | Warren, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,986 | 2,004 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pennfield Schools | Van Dyke Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,581 | $19,724 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.7% | 24.5% |
| State Revenue | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Local Revenue | 19.9% | 35.5% |
Pennfield Schools
Federal State Local
Van Dyke Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pennfield Schools | Van Dyke Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.9% | 15.9% |
| African American | 5.1% | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.7% | 86.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pennfield Schools | Van Dyke Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 361.3:1 | 271.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.3% | 57.1% |
School Types
Pennfield Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Van Dyke Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.