Enrollment
244
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pinconning, MI
Pinconning Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinconning Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262817007747
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinconning Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pinconning · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinconning Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinconning Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pinconning, MI.
School address
District: Pinconning Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262817007747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinconning Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinconning Middle School
Pinconning Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Pinconning, Michigan, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 244 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pinconning Area Schools also operates Pinconning High School (370 students) and Pinconning Central Elementary School (359 students) alongside Pinconning Middle 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 Middle School compares
Pinconning Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$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
45
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Pinconning Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinconning High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinconning Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinconning Middle 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle 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 (~244 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pinconning Middle School
How many students attend Pinconning Middle School?
Pinconning Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pinconning, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinconning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinconning Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinconning Middle School?
51.3% of students at Pinconning Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinconning Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinconning Middle School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Pinconning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinconning Middle School?
Pinconning Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pinconning?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinconning Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Pinconning Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. 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 Middle School, Pinconning Area Schools also operates Pinconning High School (370 students), Pinconning Central Elementary School (359 students), and Linwood Elementary School (122 students). See the Pinconning Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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