- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinckney, MI
The Link a Pathway to Success
Federal NCES profile for The Link a Pathway to Success, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262814008973
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Link a Pathway to Success earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Pinckney · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 15
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Link a Pathway to Success ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, MI.
School address
District: Pinckney Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262814008973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
The Link a Pathway to Success shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.2 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262814008973 · Pinckney, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 45.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinckney Community High School (619 students)
The Link a Pathway to Success shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.2 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
The Link a Pathway to Success in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinckney Comm
Pinckney Community High School
619 students
- Navigator Uppe
Navigator Upper Elementary School
491 students
- Pathfinder Sch
Pathfinder School
473 students
- Farley Hill El 233
Farley Hill Elementary School
233 students
- Country Elemen 192
Country Elementary School
192 students
- This school 15
The Link a Pathway to Success
15 students
What this shows The Link a Pathway to Success reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Link a Pathway to Success compares
The Link a Pathway to Success 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, The Link a Pathway to Success is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pinckney Community Schools reports $12,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Link a Pathway to Success Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Navigator Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pathfinder School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Farley Hill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Country Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Link a Pathway to Success's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Link a Pathway to Success
How many students attend The Link a Pathway to Success?
The Link a Pathway to Success has 15 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinckney, MI. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Link a Pathway to Success?
45.7% of students at The Link a Pathway to Success are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Link a Pathway to Success?
The largest demographic group at The Link a Pathway to Success is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Pinckney, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Link a Pathway to Success?
The Link a Pathway to Success has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Link a Pathway to Success rank among public schools in Pinckney?
By Resource Investment Index, The Link a Pathway to Success ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinckney on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinckney Community Schools?
Besides The Link a Pathway to Success, Pinckney Community Schools also operates Pinckney Community High School (619 students), Navigator Upper Elementary School (491 students), and Pathfinder School (473 students). See the Pinckney Community Schools district page for the complete list.