Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Elementary School serves the west part of Michigan City, IN, covering an area of approximately 31.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
A Magnet School for the Fine & Performing Arts
School Rankings
Pine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
39%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Elementary School is ranked #1463 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pine Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School, Lake Hills Elementary School, Marsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pine Elementary School?
396 students attend Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pine Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Elementary School?
Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Elementary School offer ?
Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Elementary School part of?
Pine Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools.
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