- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, MI
Pine River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260732004323
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Bullock Creek School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260732004323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pine River Elementary School grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 260732004323 · Midland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 23.1:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullock Creek High School (462 students)
Pine River Elementary School grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pine River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullock Creek
Bullock Creek High School
462 students
- Bullock Creek
Bullock Creek Middle School
348 students
- Floyd School
Floyd School
306 students
- Bullock Creek
Bullock Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school
Pine River Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Pine River Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River Elementary School compares
Pine River Elementary School is a growing 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,283
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Pine River Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bullock Creek School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullock Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullock Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Midland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine River Elementary School
How many students attend Pine River Elementary School?
Pine River Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine River Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Pine River 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine River Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River Elementary School?
Pine River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 River Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullock Creek School District?
Besides Pine River Elementary School, Bullock Creek School District also operates Bullock Creek High School (462 students), Bullock Creek Middle School (348 students), and Floyd School (306 students). See the Bullock Creek School District district page for the complete list.