Enrollment
432
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Bloomfield, MI
Lone Pine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Pine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260609004244
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Pine Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Pine Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Pine Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: Bloomfield Hills Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260609004244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Pine Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Pine Elementary School
Lone Pine Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Bloomfield, Michigan, enrolling 432 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Michigan average.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (6%) (diversity index 38/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bloomfield Hills Schools spends $22,272 per pupil, 65% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students) and East Hills Middle School (593 students) alongside Lone Pine Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lone Pine Elementary School compares
Lone Pine Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Lone Pine Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Hills Schools, which includes Lone Pine Elementary School.
$22,272
Per student
+65%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lone Pine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Way Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Pine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Pine Elementary School
How many students attend Lone Pine Elementary School?
Lone Pine Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Pine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Pine Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Pine Elementary School?
12.3% of students at Lone Pine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Pine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Pine Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Pine Elementary School?
Lone Pine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lone Pine Elementary School rank among schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Pine Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Bloomfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Lone Pine Elementary School a good school?
Lone Pine Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Hills Schools?
Besides Lone Pine Elementary School, Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students), East Hills Middle School (593 students), and Eastover Elementary School (589 students). See the Bloomfield Hills Schools district page for the complete list.
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