Pine Elementary School

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pine Elementary School is a public school located in Michigan City, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Michigan City Area Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while promoting inclusivity and student success.

Situated on Co Line Road, Pine Elementary is recognized for its role in the local community, striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school leverages a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By working closely with families and stakeholders, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and build a strong educational foundation for all students within the Michigan City area.

403

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	41
Black	136
Asian	2
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (45.4 %)
Black
136 (33.7 %)
Hispanic
41 (10.2 %)
Two or More
40 (9.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2114
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 42