- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alma, MI
Pine Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260264003978
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Avenue Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Avenue Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alma, MI.
School address
District: Alma Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260264003978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Pine Avenue Elementary School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 260264003978 · Alma, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Senior High School (552 students)
Pine Avenue Elementary School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pine Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma Senior Hi
Alma Senior High School
552 students
- Donald L Pavli
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
457 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
400 students
- This school
Pine Avenue Elementary School
265 students
- Luce Road Elem 141
Luce Road Elementary School
141 students
What this shows Pine Avenue Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Avenue Elementary School compares
Pine Avenue Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$14,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Pine Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alma Public Schools reports $14,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald L Pavlik Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luce Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Avenue Elementary School?
Pine Avenue Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alma, MI. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Avenue Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Pine Avenue Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Pine Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Avenue Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Alma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Avenue Elementary School?
Pine Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Pine Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Avenue Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alma, 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 Alma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alma Public Schools?
Besides Pine Avenue Elementary School, Alma Public Schools also operates Alma Senior High School (552 students), Donald L Pavlik Middle School (457 students), and Hillcrest Elementary School (400 students). See the Alma Public Schools district page for the complete list.