- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Battle Creek, MI
Pennfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pennfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262781006359
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennfield Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Pennfield Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262781006359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Pennfield Middle School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-26.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 262781006359 · Battle Creek, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 22.4:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennfield Senior High School (748 students)
Pennfield Middle School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-26.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pennfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennfield Seni
Pennfield Senior High School
748 students
- This school
Pennfield Middle School
471 students
- Pennfield Dunl 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 Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennfield Middle School compares
Pennfield Middle School 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Pennfield Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Dunlap Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Purdy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pennfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Battle Creek
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennfield Middle School
How many students attend Pennfield Middle School?
Pennfield Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennfield Middle School?
49.3% of students at Pennfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pennfield Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennfield Middle School?
Pennfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennfield Schools?
Besides Pennfield Middle School, Pennfield Schools also operates Pennfield Senior High School (748 students), Pennfield Dunlap Elementary (273 students), and Pennfield Purdy School (197 students). See the Pennfield Schools district page for the complete list.