- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Pierce School
Federal NCES profile for Pierce School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261452005115
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #11 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce School ranks #11 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Flint School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261452005115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pierce School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 261452005115 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 14.3:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students)
Pierce School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pierce School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern C
Southwestern Classical Academy
464 students
- Durant Tuuri M
Durant Tuuri Mott School
385 students
- Doyleryder Sch
Doyleryder School
373 students
- Holmes Stem Mi
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
256 students
- Potter School
Potter School
221 students
- This school 114
Pierce School
114 students
What this shows Pierce School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce School compares
Pierce School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.2%
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
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Flint School District of the City of reports $23,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierce School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doyleryder School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Stem Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce School
How many students attend Pierce School?
Pierce School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Pierce School?
96.5% of students at Pierce School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce School?
Pierce School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Pierce School rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce School ranks #11 of 17 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Flint School District of the City of?
Besides Pierce School, Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students), Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students), and Doyleryder School (373 students). See the Flint School District of the City of district page for the complete list.