- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jenison, MI
Pinewood School
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261983005644
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Jenison · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983005644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Pinewood School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261983005644 · Jenison, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.3:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenison High School (1,506 students)
Pinewood School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pinewood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jenison High S
Jenison High School
1,506 students
- Jenison Junior
Jenison Junior High School
754 students
- Rosewood Schoo 481
Rosewood School
481 students
- Bauerwood Scho 480
Bauerwood School
480 students
- Bursley School 404
Bursley School
404 students
- This school 320
Pinewood School
320 students
What this shows Pinewood School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinewood School compares
Pinewood School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Pinewood School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jenison Public Schools reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinewood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinewood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinewood School
How many students attend Pinewood School?
Pinewood School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jenison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Pinewood School?
23.8% of students at Pinewood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood School?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Jenison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood School?
Pinewood School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Pinewood School rank among elementary schools in Jenison?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, 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 Jenison on the city page.
What other schools are in Jenison Public Schools?
Besides Pinewood School, Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students), Jenison Junior High School (754 students), and Rosewood School (481 students). See the Jenison Public Schools district page for the complete list.