- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Pleasant, MI
Pullen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pullen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262475006136
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullen Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pullen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pullen Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Pullen Elementary School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 262475006136 · Mount Pleasant, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Pullen Elementary School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pullen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- This school 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- Vowles School 235
Vowles School
235 students
What this shows Pullen Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pullen Elementary School compares
Pullen Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$15,449
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Pullen Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pullen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vowles School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pullen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pullen Elementary School
How many students attend Pullen Elementary School?
Pullen Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Pleasant, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullen Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Pullen Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Pullen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pullen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pullen Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullen Elementary School?
Pullen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pullen Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Pullen Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Pullen Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), and Fancher School (431 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.