Enrollment
56
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Orion, MI
Pine Tree Center
Federal NCES profile for Pine Tree Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262073008850
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Tree Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Lake Orion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Tree Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Tree Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lake Orion, MI.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073008850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Tree Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Tree Center
Pine Tree Center is a small combined-grade school in Lake Orion, Michigan, enrolling 56 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.1:1, Pine Tree Center is leaner than roughly 97% of Michigan schools and 71% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 56 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students) and Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students) alongside Pine Tree Center.
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 Tree Center compares
Pine Tree Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.1:1 | ▼ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$14,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Pine Tree Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Orion Community Schools, which includes Pine Tree Center.
$14,289
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 Tree Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Tree Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~56 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Tree Center
How many students attend Pine Tree Center?
Pine Tree Center has 56 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Tree Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Tree Center is 5.1:1, which is 71% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 68% 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 Tree Center?
48.7% of students at Pine Tree Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Tree Center?
The largest demographic group at Pine Tree Center is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Tree Center?
Pine Tree Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Tree Center rank among schools in Lake Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Tree Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lake Orion, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Orion on the city page.
Is Pine Tree Center a good school?
Pine Tree Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Pine Tree Center, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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