Enrollment
487
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260990004476
Pine Knob Elementary School — Clarkston, MI
Federal NCES profile for Pine Knob Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
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: Clarkston Community 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)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-35% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pine Knob Elementary School reports 487 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% 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 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% below the Michigan average and 44% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clarkston Community School District spends $16,219 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 63.5% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Knob 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 73% | — | — |
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
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$16,219
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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
Enrollment 487 Top 73% in Michigan — larger than 27% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.9% -47% vs state
NCES ID 260990004476
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston Community School District, which includes Pine Knob Elementary School.
$16,219
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Similar other schools in Clarkston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clarkston High School
Standard public school
1,552 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Clarkston Junior High School
Standard public school
1,007 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Springfield Plains Elem School
Standard public school
495 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Clarkston Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Student Support Services
Special-education school
2 students
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 11.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 26% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CLARKSTON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Knob Elementary School?
Pine Knob Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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.