Serving 379 students in grades 3-5, Pine Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Island Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Comstock Park school district, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. The zone is designed for quick access, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Island Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Island Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1331 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Island Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Island Elementary School is ranked #1331 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pine Island Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River City Scholars Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pine Island Elementary School?
379 students attend Pine Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pine Island Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Island Elementary School?
Pine Island Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Island Elementary School offer ?
Pine Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Island Elementary School part of?
Pine Island Elementary School is part of Comstock Park School District.
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