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North Pennfield Elementary School

7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Pennfield Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Pennfield Elementary School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of North Pennfield Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Pennfield Elementary School often compared to?
North Pennfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennfield Purdy School, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Pennfield Elementary School?
191 students attend North Pennfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Pennfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pennfield Elementary School?
North Pennfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Pennfield Elementary School offer ?
North Pennfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pennfield Elementary School part of?
North Pennfield Elementary School is part of Pennfield Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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