Enrollment
413
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayland, MI
Pine Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263555007171
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Street Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wayland · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Street Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wayland, MI.
School address
District: Wayland Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263555007171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Street Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Street Elementary
Pine Street Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Wayland, Michigan, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 717 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #654, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students) and Wayland Union Middle School (611 students) alongside Pine Street Elementary.
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 Street Elementary compares
Pine Street Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$12,682
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
31
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Pine Street Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayland Union Schools, which includes Pine Street Elementary.
$12,682
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayland Union Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie B Baker School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rj Steeby School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Street Elementary
How many students attend Pine Street Elementary?
Pine Street Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Street Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Street Elementary?
41.1% of students at Pine Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Street Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Wayland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Street Elementary?
Pine Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wayland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Street Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wayland, 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 Wayland on the city page.
Is Pine Street Elementary a good school?
Pine Street Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Wayland Union Schools?
Besides Pine Street Elementary, Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students), Wayland Union Middle School (611 students), and Dorr School (311 students). See the Wayland Union Schools district page for the complete list.
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