- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Orion, MI
Paint Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paint Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262073001244
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paint Creek Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Lake Orion · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paint Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paint Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lake Orion, MI.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Paint Creek Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262073001244 · Lake Orion, MI Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 18:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students)
Paint Creek Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Paint Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Orion Com
Lake Orion Community High School
2,035 students
- Orion Oaks Ele 514
Orion Oaks Elementary School
514 students
- Waldon Middle 514
Waldon Middle School
514 students
- Oakview Middle 510
Oakview Middle School
510 students
- This school 504
Paint Creek Elementary School
504 students
- Webber School 485
Webber School
485 students
What this shows Paint Creek Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paint Creek Elementary School compares
Paint Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Paint Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Orion Community Schools reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paint Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webber School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paint Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paint Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Paint Creek Elementary School?
Paint Creek Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Orion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paint Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paint Creek Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paint Creek Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Paint Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paint Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paint Creek Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paint Creek Elementary School?
Paint Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Paint Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Paint Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lake Orion, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Orion on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Paint Creek Elementary School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.