PINECREST SCHOOL
Pinecrest School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Lansing School District school district, located in EAST LANSING, MI with about 382 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Pinecrest School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pinecrest School is a public elementary school located in East Lansing, Michigan, serving as part of the East Lansing Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational learning within a traditional classroom setting.
As part of the East Lansing district, Pinecrest benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a well-regarded school system that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting enrichment through art, music, and physical education. The school is highly valued by local families for its approachable staff, active parent-teacher involvement, and commitment to preparing students for the transition to the district's middle and high school programs.
For more information, contact Pinecrest School at (517) 333-7870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAST LANSING, MI 48823-1850
(517) 333-7870
http://elps.k12.mi.us
PINECREST SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAST LANSING, MI with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Lansing School District
- Total Students:
- 382
- Teachers:
- 26.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 382 students
- White
- 43.2%
- Black or African American
- 22.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Asian
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 10.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.