Pine Tree Elementary School (Closed 2018)

590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
49%
39%
(16-17)
59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Pine Tree Elementary School?
429 students attend Pine Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pine Tree Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Tree Elementary School?
Pine Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Tree Elementary School offer ?
Pine Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Tree Elementary School part of?
Pine Tree Elementary School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools School District.

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