- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, MI
Pathfinder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261515000955
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathfinder Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fremont, MI.
School address
District: Fremont Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261515000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Pathfinder Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 261515000955 · Fremont, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 14.9:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont High School (595 students)
Pathfinder Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont High S
Fremont High School
595 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
456 students
- Daisy Brook El
Daisy Brook Elementary School
446 students
- This school
Pathfinder Elementary School
418 students
- Quest High Sch 128
Quest High School
128 students
What this shows Pathfinder Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder Elementary School compares
Pathfinder 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$14,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Pathfinder Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont Public School District reports $14,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathfinder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daisy Brook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathfinder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder Elementary School
How many students attend Pathfinder Elementary School?
Pathfinder Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, MI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Pathfinder Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Pathfinder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Fremont, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder Elementary School?
Pathfinder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Pathfinder Elementary School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Public School District?
Besides Pathfinder Elementary School, Fremont Public School District also operates Fremont High School (595 students), Fremont Middle School (456 students), and Daisy Brook Elementary School (446 students). See the Fremont Public School District district page for the complete list.