- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pinckney, MI
Pathfinder School
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262814001141
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Pinckney · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathfinder School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, MI.
School address
District: Pinckney Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262814001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Pathfinder School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262814001141 · Pinckney, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 17.5:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinckney Community High School (619 students)
Pathfinder School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinckney Comm
Pinckney Community High School
619 students
- Navigator Uppe
Navigator Upper Elementary School
491 students
- This school
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 Pathfinder School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder School compares
Pathfinder 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$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
35
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Navigator Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Pathfinder School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder School
How many students attend Pathfinder School?
Pathfinder School has 473 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pinckney, MI. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathfinder School?
25.7% of students at Pathfinder School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder School?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Pinckney, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder School?
Pathfinder School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Pinckney?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder School ranks #1 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 Pathfinder School, Pinckney Community Schools also operates Pinckney Community High School (619 students), Navigator Upper Elementary School (491 students), and Farley Hill Elementary School (233 students). See the Pinckney Community Schools district page for the complete list.