Enrollment
188
Elementary
DISTRICT 219 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PENNFIELD SCHOOLS·NCES 262781006360
North Pennfield Elementary
7422 POORMAN RD, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017 · (269) 961-9797 · Calhoun County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL188 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
120 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 55 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 61 | 32% |
Student demographics
29%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Pennfield Elementary→Pennfield Dunlap Elementary→Pennfield Middle School→Pennfield Senior High School
Based on grade levels within Pennfield Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Pennfield Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pennfield Elementary this school | 188 | 63.8% | N/A |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School MUIR | 183 | 65.0% | N/A |
| Blair Elementary School TRAVERSE CITY | 202 | 63.9% | 33.0% |
| River Valley Elementary School THREE OAKS | 195 | 61.5% | 47.2% |
| Homestead Hills Elementary School BENZONIA | 209 | 63.2% | N/A |
| Au GresSims Elementary School AU GRES | 167 | 62.9% | 60.1% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Pennfield Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Calhoun County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 188 | #1,448 of 1,630 | #23 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.8% | #615 of 1,563 | #16 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.9% | #416 of 979 | #14 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
188
+10 (+6%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 272
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 188 | 12.5 | 15.0:1 | 64% (120) |
| 2023-24 | 191 | 12.3 | 15.5:1 | 65% (125) |
| 2022-23 | 199 | 11.8 | 16.8:1 | 65% (129) |
| 2020-21 | 178 | 11 | 16.2:1 | 55% (98) |
| 2017-18 | 221 | 11.4 | 19.4:1 | 54% (120) |
| 2015-16 | 200 | 11 | 18.2:1 | 43% (85) |
| 2010-11 | 211 | 12 | 17.6:1 | 47% (99) |
| 2000-01 | 227 | 13 | 17.5:1 | 24% (54) |
| 1990-91 | 272 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Pennfield Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (221 to 188); teachers up 10% (11.4 to 12.5).
About North Pennfield Elementary
North Pennfield Elementary is a small elementary school serving families in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. The school's 188 students are in kindergarten through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students each.
North Pennfield Elementary is one school in a 5-school district, Pennfield Schools, which enrolls 1,877 students.
White students make up 84% of enrollment at North Pennfield Elementary. Smaller groups are 7% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 3% Black. North Pennfield Elementary's diversity index is 29%, against a US figure of 70%.
North Pennfield Elementary operates with 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 15.0:1. On average, elementary schools in Michigan have 15.8:1, compared with 15.0:1 here. North Pennfield Elementary reports 64% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The rate at public schools in Calhoun County averages 56%, lower than here.
Calhoun County has about 133,778 residents, and the median household income is $63,177, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. In all, Calhoun County has 56 public schools and roughly 18,982 students.
The closest public school to North Pennfield Elementary is Pennfield Senior High School, about 2.5 miles away. North Pennfield Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 5 others within five miles.
North Pennfield Elementary falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment is up 6% from 2020-21, when North Pennfield Elementary had 178 students, to 2024-25, when it had 188. Students per teacher fell from 16.2 in 2020-21 to 15.0 in 2024-25.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
133,778
Census ACS
Median income
$63,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
18,982 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pennfield Schools
- Pennfield Senior High SchoolHigh · 748 students
- Pennfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 471 students
- Pennfield Dunlap ElementaryElementary · 273 students
- Pennfield Purdy SchoolElementary · 197 students
Other schools in BATTLE CREEK
- Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 1,241 students
- Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,082 students
- Battle Creek Central High SchoolHigh · 978 students
- Harper Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 896 students
- Harper Creek High SchoolHigh · 823 students
- Pennfield Senior High SchoolHigh · 748 students
Nearby schools
- Pennfield Senior High School2.5 mi · 748
- Pennfield Dunlap Elementary2.7 mi · 273
- Pennfield Middle School2.7 mi · 471
- Pennfield Purdy School3.7 mi · 197
- Gull Lake Virtual Partnership4.0 mi · 392
- Verona Elementary School5.1 mi · 201
Frequently asked questions
About North Pennfield ElementaryHow large is North Pennfield Elementary?
North Pennfield Elementary enrolls approximately 188 students in grades KG-02.
Is North Pennfield Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Pennfield Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does North Pennfield Elementary have?
North Pennfield Elementary employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
How diverse is North Pennfield Elementary?
North Pennfield Elementary reports a student body of 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees North Pennfield Elementary?
North Pennfield Elementary is overseen by Pennfield Schools in Calhoun County.
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