Dudley School vs North Pennfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
117 students
North Pennfield Elementary
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–2
188 students
| Measure | Dudley School Battle Creek, Michigan | North Pennfield Elementary Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 1,581 | #828 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30282 of 50,301 | #28750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 117 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Pennfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 42.5).
- •North Pennfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Dudley School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.7).
- •North Pennfield Elementary is the larger school with 188 students compared with 117.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dudley School better than North Pennfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Pennfield Elementary ranks higher (44.8 vs 42.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dudley School and North Pennfield Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dudley School: 117. North Pennfield Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dudley School and North Pennfield Elementary rank in Michigan?
Dudley School is 875th of 1,581 and North Pennfield Elementary is 828th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).