Pennfield Purdy School

6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pennfield Purdy School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pennfield Purdy School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
229 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pennfield Purdy School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
77%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pennfield Purdy School often compared to?
Pennfield Purdy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pennfield Purdy School?
229 students attend Pennfield Purdy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pennfield Purdy School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennfield Purdy School?
Pennfield Purdy School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pennfield Purdy School offer ?
Pennfield Purdy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Pennfield Purdy School part of?
Pennfield Purdy School is part of Pennfield Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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