Enrollment
487
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, MI
Pine Knob Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Knob Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260990004476
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Knob Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Knob Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Knob Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Knob Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Knob Elementary School
Pine Knob Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarkston, Michigan, enrolling 487 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Pine Knob Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 487 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 572 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #54, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clarkston's public schools, it stands alongside Renaissance Virtual School (63 students): Pine Knob Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 21:1).
Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students) and Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students) alongside Pine Knob 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 Knob Elementary School compares
Pine Knob 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Pine Knob Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston Community School District, which includes Pine Knob Elementary School.
$14,490
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 63.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 Knob Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Knob Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Knob Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Knob Elementary School?
Pine Knob Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Knob Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Knob Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 Knob Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Pine Knob Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Knob Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Knob Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Knob Elementary School?
Pine Knob Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Knob Elementary School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Knob Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Pine Knob Elementary School a good school?
Pine Knob Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of 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 Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Pine Knob Elementary School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.
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