- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
North Pennfield Elementary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262781006360 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 17.1:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennfield Senior High School (748 students)
North Pennfield Elementary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Pennfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennfield Seni
Pennfield Senior High School
748 students
- Pennfield Midd
Pennfield Middle School
471 students
- Pennfield Dunl 273
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
273 students
- Pennfield Purd 197
Pennfield Purdy School
197 students
- This school 188
North Pennfield Elementary
188 students
What this shows North Pennfield Elementary reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pennfield Elementary compares
North Pennfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Pennfield Schools reports $13,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~188 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.