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Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School vs. North Pennfield Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
North Pennfield Elementary School
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades 3-5, Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-2
Total Students
420 students
191 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Pennfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Pennfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Pennfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennfield Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Pennfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennfield Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2138 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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21%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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36%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Pennfield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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58
Grade 1 Students
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61
Grade 2 Students
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72
Grade 3 Students
123
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Grade 4 Students
158
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Grade 5 Students
139
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Pennfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Pennfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Pennfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Pennfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Pennfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Pennfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Pennfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Pennfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Pennfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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