Enrollment
188
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
North Pennfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Pennfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262781006360
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pennfield Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pennfield Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pennfield Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Pennfield Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262781006360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pennfield Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pennfield Elementary
North Pennfield Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 188 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pennfield Schools also operates Pennfield Senior High School (748 students) and Pennfield Middle School (471 students) alongside North Pennfield Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Pennfield Elementary compares
North Pennfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, North Pennfield Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pennfield Schools, which includes North Pennfield Elementary.
$12,282
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 71.4%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Pennfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Dunlap Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Purdy School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pennfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~188 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Pennfield Elementary
How many students attend North Pennfield Elementary?
North Pennfield Elementary has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pennfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pennfield Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pennfield Elementary?
56.8% of students at North Pennfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pennfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Pennfield Elementary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pennfield Elementary?
North Pennfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Pennfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pennfield Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
Is North Pennfield Elementary a good school?
North Pennfield Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pennfield Schools?
Besides North Pennfield Elementary, Pennfield Schools also operates Pennfield Senior High School (748 students), Pennfield Middle School (471 students), and Pennfield Dunlap Elementary (273 students). See the Pennfield Schools district page for the complete list.
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