- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Pine Knob Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260990004476 · Clarkston, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 12.2:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Pine Knob Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pine Knob Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- This school 487
Pine Knob Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Pine Knob Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Knob Elementary School compares
Pine Knob Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,007
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.