Enrollment
418
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263591007660
Pine Creek Elementary School — Holland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Pine Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Creek Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pine Creek Elementary School reports 418 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Michigan average and 43% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Ottawa Public School District spends $20,062 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.2% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pine Creek Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 418 Top 62% in Michigan — larger than 38% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.3% +37% vs state
NCES ID 263591007660
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 13.2%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes Pine Creek Elementary School.
$20,062
Per student
+27%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Similar other schools in Holland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Holland High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Standard public school
569 students 13:1 students per teacher
Waukazoo Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Great Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Pine Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Creek Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Pine Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Creek Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.