Pine Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Pine Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alma, Michigan, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 294 students. The school is part of the Alma Public Schools district, which is ranked 374 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pine Avenue Elementary faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, achievement gaps, high chronic absenteeism, and a high proportion of students from low-income families. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, with proficiency rates in M-Step assessments generally lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to surrounding schools, and significant achievement gaps between Hispanic and White students. Chronic absenteeism has also spiked, rising from 8.6% in 2018-2019 to 31.0% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Fulton Elementary School, Vestaburg Community Elementary School, and Shepherd Elementary School, Pine Avenue Elementary generally performs worse academically and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 1025 Pine Ave
       Alma, MI  48801-1236


(989) 463-3111

District: Alma Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
979th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,997 Help


Students who attend Pine Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Donald L Pavlik Middle School
High:    Alma Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alma Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Avenue Elementary School is 14.9. 1 elementary schools in the Alma Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Avenue Elementary School is $13,997. 1 elementary schools in the Alma Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Avenue Elementary School 979th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Pine Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Alma Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma Public Schools 374th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.86 736th 1545 52.4%
2007 55.27 882nd 1565 43.6%
2008 61.37 732nd 1577 53.6%
2009 58.19 844th 1589 46.9%
2010 54.92 971st 1552 37.4%
2011 60.84 760th 1552 51.0%
2012 47.52 890th 1566 43.2%
2013 44.86 933rd 1563 40.3%
2014 48.36 858th 1533 44.0%
2015 57.80 663rd 1580 58.0%
2016 59.18 620th 1548 59.9%
2017 38.60 893rd 1466 39.1%
2018 44.30 879th 1448 39.3%
2019 31.74 964th 1408 31.5%
2021 31.16 802nd 1153 30.4%
2022 32.83 876th 1344 34.8%
2023 32.72 955th 1470 35.0%
2024 32.61 979th 1486 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.85 194th 403 51.9%
2024 17.58 206th 225 8.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.19 939th 1397 32.8%
2019 41.38 681st 1134 39.9%
2021 28.74 580th 749 22.6%
2022 34.55 738th 1099 32.8%
2023 33.33 901st 1350 33.3%
2024 35.65 888th 1381 35.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 912th 1443 36.8%
2019 21.17 961st 1171 17.9%
2021 20.35 772nd 902 14.4%
2022 32.08 770th 1106 30.4%
2023 33.23 868th 1321 34.3%
2024 27.05 999th 1342 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.32 813th 1446 43.8%
2019 31.45 826th 1196 30.9%
2021 30.57 659th 915 28.0%
2022 21.19 911th 1139 20.0%
2023 22.82 1026th 1334 23.1%
2024 29.04 946th 1347 29.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.83 121st 222 45.5%
2019 76.32 10th 86 88.4%
2022 59.59 27th 86 68.6%
2023 24.81 144th 188 23.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 889th 1253 29.1%
2019 19.67 964th 1128 14.5%
2021 27.01 769th 1005 23.5%
2022 23.22 888th 1102 19.4%
2023 21.94 976th 1198 18.5%
2024 22.07 991st 1204 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pine Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 3 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 363 2 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 341 0 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 340 0 1 17 1 n/a n/a -20 339
1992 304 4 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 332 2 1 38 2 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 305 1 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 305 1 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 324 2 0 21 2 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 324 2 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 326 2 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 314 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 315 3 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 353 2 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 353 2 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 346 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 319 0 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 301 1 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 318
2007 304 3 3 25 4 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 292 5 2 32 4 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 267 8 1 28 7 n/a n/a 0 311
2010 266 4 2 25 5 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 305 3 1 39 2 2 0 0 352
2012 289 7 3 37 2 0 0 0 338
2013 273 5 2 45 2 0 0 0 327
2014 299 3 4 43 1 0 0 0 350
2015 300 6 4 26 2 0 1 0 339
2016 269 4 5 33 2 0 1 0 314
2017 266 1 4 41 1 0 4 0 317
2018 261 3 1 42 0 0 5 0 312
2019 258 3 1 37 0 2 4 0 305
2020 246 1 1 36 0 1 5 0 290
2021 219 1 1 46 1 1 5 0 274
2022 244 2 1 44 1 1 9 0 302
2023 249 3 0 33 0 0 9 0 294
2024 223 1 3 30 0 0 8 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 n/a n/a n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a 24.9
1990 371 22.0 16.8 30.5
1991 339 n/a n/a n/a
1992 339 n/a n/a 42.8
1993 375 n/a 0.0 47.2
1995 328 17.1 19.2 32.3
1996 328 17.1 19.2 32.3
1997 349 16.0 21.8 25.2
1998 347 18.0 19.3 28.2
1999 347 18.0 19.3 23.9
2000 326 17.6 18.5 29.8
2001 341 19.3 17.7 29.6
2002 370 20.3 18.2 47
2003 370 20.3 18.2 47
2004 357 21.8 16.4 43.1
2005 331 22.8 14.5 41.1
2006 318 22.8 13.9 41.8
2007 339 18.3 18.5 61.1
2008 335 17.1 19.6 51
2009 311 17.7 17.6 57.9
2010 302 17.0 17.6 55.6
2011 352 16.4 21.4 56
2012 338 17.8 18.9 60.1
2013 327 19.5 16.7 58.1
2014 350 20.2 17.3 55.4
2015 339 17.0 19.9 58.7
2016 314 19.0 16.5 56.7
2017 317 17.9 17.7 60.9
2018 312 18.1 17.2 65.7
2019 305 18.1 16.8 65.2
2020 290 18.1 16.0 68.6
2021 274 17.1 16.0 71.9
2022 302 17.4 17.3 74.5
2023 294 17.4 16.8 78.6
2024 265 17.7 14.9 82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 n/a n/a n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a 24.9
1990 371 22.0 16.8 30.5
1991 339 n/a n/a n/a
1992 339 n/a n/a 42.8
1993 375 n/a 0.0 47.2
1995 328 17.1 19.2 32.3
1996 328 17.1 19.2 32.3
1997 349 16.0 21.8 25.2
1998 347 18.0 19.3 28.2
1999 347 18.0 19.3 23.9
2000 326 17.6 18.5 29.8
2001 341 19.3 17.7 29.6
2002 370 20.3 18.2 47
2003 370 20.3 18.2 47
2004 357 21.8 16.4 43.1
2005 331 22.8 14.5 41.1
2006 318 22.8 13.9 41.8
2007 339 18.3 18.5 61.1
2008 335 17.1 19.6 51
2009 311 17.7 17.6 57.9
2010 302 17.0 17.6 55.6
2011 352 16.4 21.4 56
2012 338 17.8 18.9 60.1
2013 327 19.5 16.7 58.1
2014 350 20.2 17.3 55.4
2015 339 17.0 19.9 58.7
2016 314 19.0 16.5 56.7
2017 317 17.9 17.7 60.9
2018 312 18.1 17.2 65.7
2019 305 18.1 16.8 65.2
2020 290 18.1 16.0 68.6
2021 274 17.1 16.0 71.9
2022 302 17.4 17.3 74.5
2023 294 17.4 16.8 78.6
2024 265 17.7 14.9 82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,072 (9.7%) $9,981 (90.3%) $11,053
2020 $1,108 (9.7%) $10,268 (90.3%) $11,376
2021 $1,973 (15.4%) $10,854 (84.6%) $12,826
2022 $2,109 (17.4%) $9,999 (82.6%) $12,108
2023 $2,202 (15.7%) $11,795 (84.3%) $13,997

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 964th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 955th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Avenue Elementary School)39.331.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)39.331.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Pine Avenue Elementary School)43.427.9
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Alma Public Schools)43.427.9
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Avenue Elementary School)39.135
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)39.135
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Pine Avenue Elementary School)23.816.6
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Alma Public Schools)23.816.6
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Pine Avenue Elementary School)11.916
 4.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Alma Public Schools)11.916
 4.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305294
 3.6%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3733
 10.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White258249
 3.5%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%78.6%
 13.3%


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Pine Avenue Elementary School ranks 979th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pine Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Donald L Pavlik Middle School
High : Alma Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Pine Avenue Elementary School.

Students at Pine Avenue Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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