Pine Knob Elementary School

Summary:

Pine Knob Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarkston, Michigan, serving 471 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Clarkston Community School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in core academic assessments, with particularly strong results in math and science.

Pine Knob's academic performance is generally higher than nearby schools within the Clarkston district, such as Independence Elementary and Clarkston Elementary. However, when compared to schools outside the district, like Webber School and Carpenter Elementary in the Lake Orion Community Schools district, Pine Knob's performance is not as strong. This suggests the school may need to allocate additional resources to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, which makes up 30.15% of the student body, compared to lower percentages at some higher-performing nearby schools.

Another area of concern for Pine Knob is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.8% in 2018-2019 to 19.5% in 2022-2023. This trend can have a direct impact on student learning and achievement, and the school and district should work to address this issue. Overall, Pine Knob Elementary is a strong-performing school, but it faces challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged students and improving attendance rates to continue providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6020 Sashabaw Rd
       Clarkston, MI  48346-3156


(248) 623-3901

District: Clarkston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,439 Help


Students who attend Pine Knob Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sashabaw Middle School
High:    Clarkston High School
    Clarkston Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Knob Elementary School ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Clarkston Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (75.2%), Hispanic (10.2%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Knob Elementary School is 11.6, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Clarkston Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pine Knob Elementary School employs 40.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Knob Elementary School is $15,439. 3 elementary schools in the Clarkston Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Knob Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Knob Elementary School 212th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Pine Knob Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clarkston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkston Community School District 105th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Knob Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.39 232nd 1545 85.0%
2007 79.05 214th 1565 86.3%
2008 79.33 230th 1577 85.4%
2009 78.53 248th 1589 84.4%
2010 61.84 795th 1552 48.8%
2011 62.36 708th 1552 54.4%
2012 78.52 295th 1566 81.2%
2013 82.27 207th 1563 86.8%
2014 88.81 93rd 1533 93.9%
2015 69.99 445th 1580 71.8%
2016 71.28 399th 1548 74.2%
2017 68.52 374th 1466 74.5%
2018 81.33 250th 1448 82.7%
2019 76.88 277th 1408 80.3%
2021 59.76 394th 1153 65.8%
2022 69.10 352nd 1344 73.8%
2023 81.60 234th 1470 84.1%
2024 83.51 212th 1486 85.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.96 85th 403 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.75 377th 1397 73.0%
2019 48.54 577th 1134 49.1%
2021 55.81 274th 749 63.4%
2022 62.18 335th 1099 69.5%
2023 56.51 507th 1350 62.4%
2024 48.87 656th 1381 52.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.05 362nd 1443 74.9%
2019 77.52 184th 1171 84.3%
2021 57.35 324th 902 64.1%
2022 66.57 299th 1106 73.0%
2023 77.70 218th 1321 83.5%
2024 84.96 142nd 1342 89.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.43 231st 1446 84.0%
2019 66.26 351st 1196 70.7%
2021 44.43 481st 915 47.4%
2022 58.68 429th 1139 62.3%
2023 78.34 237th 1334 82.2%
2024 75.70 263rd 1347 80.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.31 38th 188 79.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Knob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.53 235th 1253 81.2%
2019 74.42 242nd 1128 78.5%
2021 59.60 353rd 1005 64.9%
2022 68.19 315th 1102 71.4%
2023 83.86 142nd 1198 88.1%
2024 87.06 107th 1204 91.1%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pine Knob Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 562 0 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 576
1989 573 1 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 573 2 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 578 6 3 13 0 n/a n/a 1 601
1992 589 2 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 613
1993 593 3 4 14 5 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 593 3 4 14 5 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 461 4 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 461 4 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 451 5 14 21 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 483 5 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 558 11 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2000 419 6 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 423 10 17 26 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 406 12 9 26 0 n/a n/a 1 454
2003 406 12 9 26 0 n/a n/a 1 454
2004 380 12 7 19 0 n/a n/a 2 420
2005 359 11 10 19 0 n/a n/a 5 404
2006 461 24 16 27 2 n/a n/a 25 555
2007 438 32 15 21 1 n/a n/a 31 538
2008 421 31 18 13 n/a n/a n/a 33 516
2009 420 37 23 15 0 n/a n/a 32 527
2010 427 40 18 23 1 n/a n/a 37 546
2011 411 37 21 35 0 0 17 0 521
2012 403 41 19 31 1 0 14 0 509
2013 407 32 22 31 1 0 9 0 502
2014 406 27 14 34 1 0 6 0 488
2015 384 29 14 36 0 0 6 0 469
2016 384 27 16 34 0 0 7 0 468
2017 364 26 19 30 1 0 11 0 451
2018 402 30 17 38 0 0 15 0 502
2019 391 34 13 41 0 0 24 0 503
2020 383 38 14 49 0 0 26 0 510
2021 289 29 9 38 0 0 19 0 384
2022 344 48 10 52 0 0 23 0 477
2023 354 37 9 48 0 0 23 0 471

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 Knob Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 n/a n/a n/a
1989 588 n/a n/a 5.8
1990 586 42.0 13.9 4.6
1991 601 n/a n/a n/a
1992 613 n/a n/a n/a
1993 619 n/a 0.0 6.5
1994 619 26.5 23.4 6.5
1995 495 28.4 17.4 6.7
1996 495 28.4 17.4 6.7
1997 491 27.0 18.2 5.5
1998 527 27.0 19.5 4.6
1999 601 28.0 21.5 3.5
2000 460 27.6 16.7 12
2001 476 29.0 16.4 12.2
2002 454 27.0 16.8 12.6
2003 454 27.0 16.8 12.6
2004 420 27.9 15.1 11.7
2005 404 26.1 15.5 15
2006 555 30.8 18.0 12.8
2007 538 28.2 19.1 19.3
2008 516 26.1 19.8 19.3
2009 527 24.5 21.5 18.4
2010 546 25.4 21.4 27.9
2011 521 26.1 19.9 29.8
2012 509 26.8 18.9 31.4
2013 502 26.7 18.7 31.5
2014 488 24.7 19.6 30.9
2015 469 26.0 18.0 23.2
2016 468 29.0 16.1 27.1
2017 451 27.9 16.1 26.4
2018 502 30.6 16.3 26.7
2019 503 30.8 16.3 27.2
2020 510 32.9 15.4 28.8
2021 384 27.0 14.1 27.9
2022 477 39.8 11.9 29.8
2023 471 40.3 11.6 30.1

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 Knob Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 n/a n/a n/a
1989 588 n/a n/a 5.8
1990 586 42.0 13.9 4.6
1991 601 n/a n/a n/a
1992 613 n/a n/a n/a
1993 619 n/a 0.0 6.5
1994 619 26.5 23.4 6.5
1995 495 28.4 17.4 6.7
1996 495 28.4 17.4 6.7
1997 491 27.0 18.2 5.5
1998 527 27.0 19.5 4.6
1999 601 28.0 21.5 3.5
2000 460 27.6 16.7 12
2001 476 29.0 16.4 12.2
2002 454 27.0 16.8 12.6
2003 454 27.0 16.8 12.6
2004 420 27.9 15.1 11.7
2005 404 26.1 15.5 15
2006 555 30.8 18.0 12.8
2007 538 28.2 19.1 19.3
2008 516 26.1 19.8 19.3
2009 527 24.5 21.5 18.4
2010 546 25.4 21.4 27.9
2011 521 26.1 19.9 29.8
2012 509 26.8 18.9 31.4
2013 502 26.7 18.7 31.5
2014 488 24.7 19.6 30.9
2015 469 26.0 18.0 23.2
2016 468 29.0 16.1 27.1
2017 451 27.9 16.1 26.4
2018 502 30.6 16.3 26.7
2019 503 30.8 16.3 27.2
2020 510 32.9 15.4 28.8
2021 384 27.0 14.1 27.9
2022 477 39.8 11.9 29.8
2023 471 40.3 11.6 30.1

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 Knob Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $840 (7.2%) $10,758 (92.8%) $11,598
2020 $658 (5.7%) $10,988 (94.4%) $11,645
2021 $1,182 (8.6%) $12,589 (91.4%) $13,771
2022 $1,350 (10.0%) $12,190 (90.0%) $13,540
2023 $1,194 (7.7%) $14,245 (92.3%) $15,439

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Knob 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 277th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 234th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Knob Elementary School)5654.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Community School District)55.152.8
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pine Knob Elementary School)7360.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Clarkston Community School District)60.760
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Knob Elementary School)56.450
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Community School District)56.260.2
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Pine Knob Elementary School)53.854.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Clarkston Community School District)56.653.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Knob Elementary School)58.261
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Community School District)63.559.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Pine Knob Elementary School)54.452.4
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Clarkston Community School District)53.545.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Pine Knob Elementary School)32.943.9
 11%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Clarkston Community School District)27.134.9
 7.8%
   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 Students503471
 6.4%
African American3437
 8.8%
American Indian00
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic4148
 17.1%
Pacific Islander00
White391354
 9.5%
Two or More Races2423
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%30.1%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Knob Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Pine Knob Elementary School.

Students at Pine Knob Elementary School are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Sashabaw Middle School
High : Clarkston High School
High : Clarkston Junior High School

Pine Knob Elementary School ranks 212th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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