- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Pullman Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 260627004250 · Pullman, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 10.3:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomingdale Middle and High School (516 students)
Pullman Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pullman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomingdale M
Bloomingdale Middle and High School
516 students
- Bloomingdale E
Bloomingdale Elementary School
272 students
- This school 165
Pullman Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Pullman Elementary School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pullman Elementary School compares
Pullman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Bloomingdale Public School District reports $14,544 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.