- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinconning, MI
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinconning Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262817006392
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinconning Central Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pinconning · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinconning Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinconning Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pinconning, MI.
School address
District: Pinconning Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262817006392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Pinconning Central Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 262817006392 · Pinconning, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.9:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinconning High School (370 students)
Pinconning Central Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pinconning Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinconning Hig
Pinconning High School
370 students
- This school
Pinconning Central Elementary School
359 students
- Pinconning Mid
Pinconning Middle School
244 students
- Linwood Elemen 122
Linwood Elementary School
122 students
What this shows Pinconning Central Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinconning Central Elementary School compares
Pinconning Central 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$12,927
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
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Pinconning Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pinconning Area Schools reports $12,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinconning Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinconning High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinconning Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinconning Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinconning Central Elementary School
How many students attend Pinconning Central Elementary School?
Pinconning Central Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinconning, MI. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinconning Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinconning Central Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinconning Central Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Pinconning Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinconning Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinconning Central Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Pinconning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinconning Central Elementary School?
Pinconning Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Pinconning Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Pinconning?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinconning Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pinconning, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pinconning Area Schools?
Besides Pinconning Central Elementary School, Pinconning Area Schools also operates Pinconning High School (370 students), Pinconning Middle School (244 students), and Linwood Elementary School (122 students). See the Pinconning Area Schools district page for the complete list.