Enrollment
270
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine River Area Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine River Area Elementary School
Pine River Area Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leroy, Michigan, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 270 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pine River Area Schools also operates Pine River Area High School (363 students) and Pine River Area Middle School (261 students) alongside Pine River Area 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 River Area Elementary School compares
Pine River Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine River Area Schools, which includes Pine River Area Elementary School.
$12,798
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 57.1%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~270 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Leroy on the city page.
Is Pine River Area Elementary School a good school?
Pine River Area Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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