Pine Knob Elementary School

www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/pk

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Knob Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Clarkston Community Schools district, located in Clarkston, Michigan. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Pine Knob emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Pine Knob Elementary is well-regarded for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere between staff, parents, and students. The school focuses on preparing students for future success through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular initiatives. By utilizing its location on Sashabaw Road as a hub for local families, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships with the Clarkston community to ensure a well-rounded and engaging educational experience for its elementary-aged learners.

471

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Knob Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	48
Black	37
Asian	9
Two or More	23

White
354 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (10.2 %)
Black
37 (7.9 %)
Two or More
23 (4.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)

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:	Clarkston Community School District
Phone:	(248)623-3901
Website:	http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/pk
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 84