Enrollment
379
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Comstock Park, MI
Pine Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261062001064
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Island Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Comstock Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Island Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Comstock Park, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261062001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Island Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Island Elementary
Pine Island Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Comstock Park, Michigan, enrolling 379 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 379 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.
Against 681 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #380.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Comstock Park Public Schools also operates Comstock Park High School (522 students) and Stoney Creek Elementary (432 students) alongside Pine Island Elementary.
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 Island Elementary compares
Pine Island Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$13,123
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
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Pine Island Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comstock Park Public Schools, which includes Pine Island Elementary.
$13,123
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comstock Park Flex Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Island Elementary
How many students attend Pine Island Elementary?
Pine Island Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Comstock Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Island Elementary?
57.3% of students at Pine Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Island Elementary is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Comstock Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Island Elementary?
Pine Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Island Elementary rank among elementary schools in Comstock Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Comstock Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Comstock Park on the city page.
Is Pine Island Elementary a good school?
Pine Island Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Comstock Park Public Schools?
Besides Pine Island Elementary, Comstock Park Public Schools also operates Comstock Park High School (522 students), Stoney Creek Elementary (432 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (385 students). See the Comstock Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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