- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Pine Street Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 263555007171 · Wayland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 20.6:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayland High School (800 students)
Pine Street Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pine Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayland High S
Wayland High School
800 students
- Wayland Union
Wayland Union Middle School
611 students
- This school
Pine Street Elementary
413 students
- Dorr School 311
Dorr School
311 students
- Bessie B Baker 280
Bessie B Baker School
280 students
- Rj Steeby Scho 256
Rj Steeby School
256 students
What this shows Pine Street Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Street Elementary compares
Pine Street Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Wayland Union Schools reports $13,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.