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
Total Students
191 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Pennfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Pennfield Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Pennfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of North Pennfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Pennfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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
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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