Pennfield Purdy School
Pennfield Purdy School serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Students: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennfield Purdy School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
224 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Pennfield Purdy School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
8%
8%

Black
5%
18%

White
74%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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