Enrollment
254
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine River Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine River Elementary School
Pine River Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 32% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Midland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Park Elementary School (646 students): Pine River Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Bullock Creek School District also operates Bullock Creek High School (462 students) and Bullock Creek Middle School (348 students) alongside Pine River 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 Elementary School compares
Pine River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,188
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullock Creek School District, which includes Pine River Elementary School.
$13,188
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pine River Elementary School a good school?
Pine River Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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