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#1774 of 3,192 schools in MI
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Pennfield Purdy School
Elementary School · Pennfield Schools · Battle Creek, MI
An elementary school in Battle Creek, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
8587 PENNFIELD RD, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 29 schools in Battle Creek.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pennfield Purdy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,500
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Dudley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Doris Klaussen Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pennfield Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pennfield Purdy School is listed in Pennfield Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pennfield Purdy School
Pennfield Purdy School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Pennfield Schools, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,774 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pennfield Purdy School
What grades does Pennfield Purdy School serve?
Pennfield Purdy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Pennfield Purdy School?
Pennfield Purdy School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Purdy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Purdy School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pennfield Purdy School rank in MI?
Pennfield Purdy School ranks #1,774 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pennfield Purdy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pennfield Purdy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pennfield Purdy School a charter school?
No, Pennfield Purdy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pennfield Purdy School a Title I school?
No, Pennfield Purdy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pennfield Purdy School?
71.2% of students at Pennfield Purdy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (269) 961-9795
- Area population (ZIP 49017)
- 20,785
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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