Enrollment
303
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pullen Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pullen Elementary School
Pullen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 539 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Mount Pleasant's public schools, it stands alongside Beal City High School (376 students): Pullen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 18.8:1).
Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students) and Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students) alongside Pullen 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 Pullen Elementary School compares
Pullen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Pleasant City School District, which includes Pullen Elementary School.
$13,293
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pullen Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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