- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · China, 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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261242004937
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 335
- students enrolled
Pine River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Pine River Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 261242004937 · China, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
Pine River Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 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
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- St Clair Middl
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- Marine City Hi
Marine City High School
437 students
- Gearing Elemen
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- Belle River El
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- This school
Pine River Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Pine River Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River Elementary School compares
Pine River 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$14,213
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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Pine River Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Clair Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine River Elementary School
How many students attend Pine River Elementary School?
Pine River Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in China, MI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Elementary School?
31.9% 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 93.4% of enrollment, in China, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River Elementary School?
Pine River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in East China School District?
Besides Pine River Elementary School, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), St Clair Middle School (614 students), and Marine City High School (437 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.