Pennfield Dunlap Elementary

8465 PENNFIELD RD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

www.pennfield.net

469 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Pennfield Dunlap Elementary is a public school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving as part of the Pennfield School District. Situated at 8465 Pennfield Rd, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As a key component of the local district, Dunlap Elementary is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners within the community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pennfield School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and meaningful community engagement. Families in the Battle Creek area can find detailed information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific programs by visiting their official website at [www.pennfield.net](http://www.pennfield.net). The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the district's commitment to excellence in education and student well-being.

469

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	30
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
373 (79.5 %)
Two or More
43 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.4 %)
Black
20 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)961-9789
Website:	http://www.pennfield.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 169