- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leroy, MI
Pine River Area Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine River Area Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262820006394
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River Area Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leroy · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine River Area Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River Area Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leroy, MI.
School address
District: Pine River Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262820006394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Pine River Area Elementary School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262820006394 · Leroy, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 14.2:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine River Area High School (363 students)
Pine River Area Elementary School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pine River Area Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine River Are
Pine River Area High School
363 students
- This school
Pine River Area Elementary School
270 students
- Pine River Are
Pine River Area Middle School
261 students
What this shows Pine River Area Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River Area Elementary School compares
Pine River Area Elementary School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$14,893
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Pine River Area Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pine River Area Schools reports $14,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine River Area Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine River Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine River Area Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine River Area Elementary School
How many students attend Pine River Area Elementary School?
Pine River Area Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leroy, MI. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River Area Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 River Area Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Pine River Area Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine River Area Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine River Area Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Leroy, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River Area Elementary School?
Pine River Area Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine River Area Elementary School rank among public schools in Leroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River Area Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leroy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pine River Area Schools?
Besides Pine River Area Elementary School, Pine River Area Schools also operates Pine River Area High School (363 students) and Pine River Area Middle School (261 students). See the Pine River Area Schools district page for the complete list.