PENNFIELD PURDY SCHOOL

Pennfield Purdy School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pennfield Schools school district, located in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 258 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Pennfield Purdy School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Pennfield Purdy School at (269) 961-9795 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6510 PURDY DR
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-3195
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PENNFIELD PURDY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 258 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pennfield Schools
Total Students:
258
Teachers:
15.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 258 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNFIELD PURDY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.3%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black or African American
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.