Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leslie, MI
White Pine Academy
Federal NCES profile for White Pine Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
The verdict
White Pine Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Leslie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White Pine Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leslie, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260020001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
50 on latest CCD 260020001111 · Leslie, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
50 enr · 12.5:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 public schools in Leslie. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How White Pine Academy compares
White Pine Academy vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Programs
District finance for White Pine Academy reports $16,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Pine Academy
How many students attend White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leslie, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Academy is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 White Pine Academy?
60.0% of students at White Pine Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does White Pine Academy rank among public schools in Leslie?
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leslie, 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 Leslie on the city page.
What other schools are in White Pine Academy?
None; White Pine Academy is a single-school charter district, and White Pine Academy is its only campus.