Enrollment
359
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinconning Central Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinconning Central Elementary School
Pinconning Central Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pinconning, Michigan, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 717 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #632, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pinconning Area Schools also operates Pinconning High School (370 students) and Pinconning Middle School (244 students) alongside Pinconning Central Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinconning Central Elementary School compares
Pinconning Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinconning Area Schools, which includes Pinconning Central Elementary School.
$11,774
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pinconning on the city page.
Is Pinconning Central Elementary School a good school?
Pinconning Central Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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