Elementary Schools in Pennfield Schools


Summary:

The Pennfield Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools: Pennfield Dunlap Elementary, Pennfield Purdy School, and North Pennfield Elementary. While the schools share similar demographics, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they exhibit some notable differences in their performance and characteristics.

Academically, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary stands out as the weakest performer, with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. This is reflected in the school's consistently low rankings, with a ranking of 1141 out of 1486 Michigan elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, North Pennfield Elementary had a higher ranking in the past, reaching as high as 331 out of 1577 in 2007-2008, but has since experienced a decline in its performance.

Regarding resource allocation, Pennfield Purdy School has the highest spending per student at $16,384, followed by North Pennfield Elementary at $17,237 and Pennfield Dunlap Elementary at $13,472. This disparity in funding may contribute to the differences in student outcomes observed across the schools. Additionally, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary has the highest student-teacher ratio at 17.9, which could also impact the quality of education provided to its students.

District Detail

 8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017-8104

 (269) 961-9781

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 610 Michigan districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,928

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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