Enrollment
311
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastpointe, MI
Pleasantview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261245004955
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantview Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245004955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasantview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasantview Elementary School
Pleasantview Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.7% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #365, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eastpointe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescentwood Elementary School (195 students): Pleasantview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 10.8:1).
Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students) and Forest Park Elementary School (356 students) alongside Pleasantview 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 Pleasantview Elementary School compares
Pleasantview 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
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
65.9%
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
$14,332
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
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.
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
African American 84.2%
White 8.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Pleasantview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastpointe Community Schools, which includes Pleasantview Elementary School.
$14,332
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 46.5%
Federal 25.7%
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 Pleasantview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastpointe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescentwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Eastpointe
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~311 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasantview Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasantview Elementary School?
Pleasantview Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantview Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Pleasantview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantview Elementary School is African American at 84.2% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantview Elementary School?
Pleasantview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Pleasantview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe on the city page.
Is Pleasantview Elementary School a good school?
Pleasantview Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Pleasantview Elementary School, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students), Forest Park Elementary School (356 students), and Eastpointe Middle School (295 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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