- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Pine Island Elementary shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 261062001064 · Comstock Park, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14.6:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Comstock Park High School (522 students)
Pine Island Elementary shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pine Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comstock Park
Comstock Park High School
522 students
- Stoney Creek E
Stoney Creek Elementary
432 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
385 students
- This school
Pine Island Elementary
379 students
- Comstock Park 33
Comstock Park Flex Academy
33 students
What this shows Pine Island Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Island Elementary compares
Pine Island Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,417
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
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.
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
District finance for Comstock Park Public Schools reports $14,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~379 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.