Pennfield Purdy School

www.pennfield.net

197 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Pennfield Purdy School, located at 6510 Purdy Drive in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a primary educational institution serving as part of the Pennfield School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. As part of a community-centered district, the school works to balance traditional curriculum with modern educational practices to prepare younger students for their transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

Beyond its academic program, Pennfield Purdy School is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school encourages a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the broader Battle Creek area to support student success. Through various extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth for every child in their care.

197

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennfield Purdy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	12
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
148 (75.1%)
Two or More
19 (9.6%)
Black
16 (8.1%)
Hispanic
12 (6.1%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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)961-9795
Website:	http://www.pennfield.net
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 71

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 70