North Pennfield Elementary

www.pennfield.net

188 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

North Pennfield Elementary is a public school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving as part of the Pennfield Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of classroom instruction, collaborative activities, and community engagement.

As a member of the Pennfield school system, the elementary school prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The campus on Poorman Road serves as a hub for early childhood and elementary education, aiming to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or academic resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.pennfield.net](http://www.pennfield.net).

188

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Pennfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Two or More	13

White
157 (83.5%)
Two or More
13 (6.9%)
Hispanic
12 (6.4%)
Black
6 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pennfield Schools
Phone:	(269)961-9797
Website:	http://www.pennfield.net
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 61