Enrollment
326
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allegan, MI
Pine Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Trails Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260222003970
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Trails Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Trails Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Trails Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222003970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Trails Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Trails Elementary School
Pine Trails Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Allegan, Michigan, enrolling 326 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Among Allegan's public schools, it stands alongside Outlook Academy (35 students): Pine Trails Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 17.5:1).
Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students) and Le White Middle School (427 students) alongside Pine Trails 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 Trails Elementary School compares
Pine Trails 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Pine Trails Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegan Public Schools, which includes Pine Trails Elementary School.
$13,295
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 12.7%
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 Trails Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Le White Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegan Alternative High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Trails Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Allegan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~326 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Trails Elementary School?
Pine Trails Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allegan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Trails Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Trails Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Pine Trails Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Trails Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Trails Elementary School?
Pine Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pine Trails Elementary School rank among schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Trails Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Allegan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allegan on the city page.
Is Pine Trails Elementary School a good school?
Pine Trails Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Allegan Public Schools?
Besides Pine Trails Elementary School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Le White Middle School (427 students), and Dawson Elementary School (278 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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