Enrollment
163
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsford, MI
Pittsford Area Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pittsford Area Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262850006399
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsford Area Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Pittsford Area Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pittsford Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262850006399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsford Area Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsford Area Elem School
Pittsford Area Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsford, Michigan, enrolling 163 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 33% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Pittsford Area Schools, also runs Pittsford Area High School (203 students).
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 Pittsford Area Elem School compares
Pittsford Area Elem 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,038
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 93.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Pittsford Area Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsford Area Schools, which includes Pittsford Area Elem School.
$13,038
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 67.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 Pittsford Area Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsford Area High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsford Area Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- 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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsford Area Elem School
How many students attend Pittsford Area Elem School?
Pittsford Area Elem School has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsford Area Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsford Area Elem School is 23.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsford Area Elem School?
72.8% of students at Pittsford Area Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsford Area Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pittsford Area Elem School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Pittsford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsford Area Elem School?
Pittsford Area Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
Is Pittsford Area Elem School a good school?
Pittsford Area Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Pittsford Area Schools?
Besides Pittsford Area Elem School, Pittsford Area Schools also operates Pittsford Area High School (203 students). See the Pittsford Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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