Enrollment
265
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Avenue Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Avenue Elementary School
Pine Avenue Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Alma, Michigan, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alma Public Schools also operates Alma Senior High School (552 students) and Donald L Pavlik Middle School (457 students) alongside Pine Avenue 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 Pine Avenue Elementary School compares
Pine Avenue 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alma Public Schools, which includes Pine Avenue Elementary School.
$13,308
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~265 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pine Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Pine Avenue Elementary School earns 25/100 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 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.
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