- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinckney, MI
Navigator Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Navigator Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262814006387
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navigator Upper Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pinckney · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Navigator Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navigator Upper Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, MI.
School address
District: Pinckney Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262814006387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+174 students YoY
Navigator Upper Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+56.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+174 students YoY 262814006387 · Pinckney, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 27.3:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinckney Community High School (619 students)
Navigator Upper Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+56.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Navigator Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinckney Comm
Pinckney Community High School
619 students
- This school
Navigator Upper Elementary School
491 students
- Pathfinder Sch
Pathfinder School
473 students
- Farley Hill El 233
Farley Hill Elementary School
233 students
- Country Elemen 192
Country Elementary School
192 students
- The Link a Pa 15
The Link a Pathway to Success
15 students
What this shows Navigator Upper Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Navigator Upper Elementary School compares
Navigator Upper Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 56% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Navigator Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pinckney Community Schools reports $12,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Navigator Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farley Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Link a Pathway to Success | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Navigator Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Pinckney
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Navigator Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Navigator Upper Elementary School?
Navigator Upper Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinckney, MI. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 174.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navigator Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navigator Upper Elementary School is 27.3:1, which is 56% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Navigator Upper Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Navigator Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navigator Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Navigator Upper Elementary School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Pinckney, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navigator Upper Elementary School?
Navigator Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Navigator Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Pinckney?
By Resource Investment Index, Navigator Upper Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinckney on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinckney Community Schools?
Besides Navigator Upper Elementary School, Pinckney Community Schools also operates Pinckney Community High School (619 students), Pathfinder School (473 students), and Farley Hill Elementary School (233 students). See the Pinckney Community Schools district page for the complete list.