Pittsford Area Schools

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Pittsford, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Pittsford Area Schools #304 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,038 per pupil, Pittsford Area Schools ranks #354 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

356
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,038
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pittsford Area Schools operates 2 public schools serving 356 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hillsdale County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,038 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 19.1% local, 67.8% state, and 13.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #304 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.3% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pittsford Area High School, enrolling 203 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Pittsford Area High School accounts for 55.5% of all Pittsford Area Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pittsford Area Schools a distant remainder — means Pittsford Area Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pittsford Area Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 67.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Pittsford Area Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Pittsford Area Schools is typically wider than the Pittsford Area Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.1%
Federal
67.8%
State
19.1%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
304 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Pittsford Area Schools.

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pittsford Area Schools

School Enrollment
Pittsford Area High School
203
Pittsford Area Elem School
163

How Pittsford Area Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
George Crockett Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
West Shore Educational Service District Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Cole Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
New Branches Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kingsbury Country Day School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Pittsford Area Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pittsford Area Schools?

Pittsford Area Schools has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 356 students.

How much does Pittsford Area Schools spend per student?

Pittsford Area Schools spends $13,038 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #304 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Pittsford Area Schools?

Pittsford Area Schools students are 92.3% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pittsford Area Schools?

Pittsford Area Schools has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #304 out of 707 districts in Michigan.