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#774 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
Pine Elementary School
Elementary School · Michigan City Area Schools · Michigan City, IN
A Michigan City Area Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1660 Co Line Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360
- Math 35% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Michigan City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,641
Median home value
$155,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Marsh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Michigan City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Elementary School is listed in Michigan City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Elementary School
Pine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Michigan City, IN, part of Michigan City Area Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Elementary School
What grades does Pine Elementary School serve?
Pine Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pine Elementary School?
Pine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Elementary School rank in IN?
Pine Elementary School ranks #774 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Pine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Pine Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (219) 873-2114
- Area population (ZIP 46360)
- 43,997
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46360; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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