- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
Pennfield Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pennfield Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262781006362
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennfield Senior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennfield Senior High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Pennfield Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262781006362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+125 students YoY
Pennfield Senior High School grew from 653 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+125 students YoY 262781006362 · Battle Creek, MI High · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 26.7:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennfield Middle School (471 students)
Pennfield Senior High School grew from 653 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pennfield Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- North Pennfiel 188
North Pennfield Elementary
188 students
What this shows Pennfield Senior High School reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennfield Senior High School compares
Pennfield Senior High School is a growing 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.8%
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Pennfield Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Pennfield Schools reports $13,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennfield Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Dunlap Elementary | Smaller | Higher 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 Senior High 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 high schools in Battle Creek
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pennfield Senior High School
How many students attend Pennfield Senior High School?
Pennfield Senior High School has 748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), up 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Senior High School is 26.7:1, which is 53% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennfield Senior High School?
47.3% of students at Pennfield Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennfield Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pennfield Senior High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennfield Senior High School?
Pennfield Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high 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 high schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennfield Schools?
Besides Pennfield Senior High School, Pennfield Schools also operates Pennfield Middle School (471 students), Pennfield Dunlap Elementary (273 students), and Pennfield Purdy School (197 students). See the Pennfield Schools district page for the complete list.