Enrollment
491
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navigator Upper Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Navigator Upper Elementary School
Navigator Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pinckney, Michigan, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 56% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 557 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #501, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pinckney's elementary schools, it stands alongside Light of the World Academy (222 students): Navigator Upper Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Pinckney Community Schools also operates Pinckney Community High School (619 students) and Pathfinder School (473 students) alongside Navigator Upper 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 Navigator Upper Elementary School compares
Navigator Upper 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinckney Community Schools, which includes Navigator Upper Elementary School.
$11,000
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 45.9%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Navigator Upper Elementary School a good school?
Navigator Upper Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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