Enrollment
165
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pullman, MI
Pullman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pullman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260627004250
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullman Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
Pullman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bloomingdale Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260627004250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pullman Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pullman Elementary School
Pullman Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pullman, Michigan, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Pullman Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Michigan schools and 41% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.2% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bloomingdale Public School District also operates Bloomingdale Middle and High School (516 students) and Bloomingdale Elementary School (272 students) alongside Pullman 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 Pullman Elementary School compares
Pullman 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
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
$13,714
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Pullman Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomingdale Public School District, which includes Pullman Elementary School.
$13,714
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 59.7%
Federal 19.8%
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 Pullman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Middle and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomingdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pullman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~165 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pullman Elementary School
How many students attend Pullman Elementary School?
Pullman Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pullman, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% 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 Pullman Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Pullman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pullman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pullman Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Pullman, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullman Elementary School?
Pullman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
Is Pullman Elementary School a good school?
Pullman Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Bloomingdale Public School District?
Besides Pullman Elementary School, Bloomingdale Public School District also operates Bloomingdale Middle and High School (516 students) and Bloomingdale Elementary School (272 students). See the Bloomingdale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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