- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Pennfield Purdy School
Federal NCES profile for Pennfield Purdy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262781006361
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennfield Purdy School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennfield Purdy School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Purdy School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Pennfield Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262781006361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pennfield Purdy School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 262781006361 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 15.2:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennfield Senior High School (748 students)
Pennfield Purdy School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pennfield Purdy School 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
- This school 197
Pennfield Purdy School
197 students
- North Pennfiel 188
North Pennfield Elementary
188 students
What this shows Pennfield Purdy School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennfield Purdy School compares
Pennfield Purdy School 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Pennfield Purdy School 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 Purdy 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 Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Dunlap Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pennfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennfield Purdy School'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
- 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pennfield Purdy School
How many students attend Pennfield Purdy School?
Pennfield Purdy School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Purdy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Purdy School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Purdy School?
56.2% of students at Pennfield Purdy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennfield Purdy School?
The largest demographic group at Pennfield Purdy School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennfield Purdy School?
Pennfield Purdy School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Purdy School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Purdy School ranks #5 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 Purdy School, 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.