- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pennfield Dunlap Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262781006358
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Pennfield Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262781006358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 262781006358 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.5:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennfield Senior High School (748 students)
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pennfield Dunlap 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
- This school 273
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
273 students
- Pennfield Purd 197
Pennfield Purdy School
197 students
- North Pennfiel 188
North Pennfield Elementary
188 students
What this shows Pennfield Dunlap Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennfield Dunlap Elementary compares
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary is more 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 Pennfield Dunlap Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Purdy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pennfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennfield Dunlap 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
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
How many students attend Pennfield Dunlap Elementary?
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% lower 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 Pennfield Dunlap Elementary?
57.4% of students at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennfield Dunlap Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennfield Dunlap Elementary?
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pennfield Dunlap Elementary rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary ranks #3 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 Pennfield Dunlap Elementary, Pennfield Schools also operates Pennfield Senior High School (748 students), Pennfield Middle School (471 students), and Pennfield Purdy School (197 students). See the Pennfield Schools district page for the complete list.