Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine Creek Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students to be College, Career, and Life Ready!
School Rankings
Pine Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2350 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
64%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Ottawa Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Creek Elementary School is ranked #2350 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pine Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary School?
418 students attend Pine Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pine Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pine Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Creek Elementary School part of?
Pine Creek Elementary School is part of West Ottawa Public School District.
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