Enrollment
163
Elementary
DISTRICT 183 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PITTSFORD AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 262850006399
Pittsford Area Elem School
9304 HAMILTON RD, PITTSFORD, MI 49271 · (517) 523-3481 · Hillsdale County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
133 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 31 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 24 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 32 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 22 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 32 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (22) is 31% smaller than its 5th grade class (32).
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Pittsford Area Elem School→Pittsford Area High School
Based on grade levels within Pittsford Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Pittsford Area Elem School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsford Area Elem School this school | 163 | 81.6% | N/A |
| Lewiston Elementary School LEWISTON | 157 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary ALPENA | 146 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Mason County Eastern Elem Sch CUSTER | 181 | 86.7% | N/A |
| Marion Elementary School MARION | 185 | 76.8% | N/A |
| North AdamsJerome Elem School NORTH ADAMS | 138 | 74.6% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pittsford Area Elem School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Hillsdale County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 163 | #1,492 of 1,630 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.6% | #335 of 1,563 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.3% | #84 of 979 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
163
+16 (+11%) vs 2020
-67% since 1990-91, when it was 491
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 163 | 11.2 | 14.6:1 | 82% (133) |
| 2023-24 | 161 | 7.8 | 20.5:1 | 75% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 158 | 7.3 | 21.5:1 | 75% (119) |
| 2020-21 | 147 | 9 | 16.3:1 | 83% (122) |
| 2017-18 | 234 | 12.9 | 18.1:1 | 73% (171) |
| 2015-16 | 255 | 15 | 17.0:1 | 69% (177) |
| 2010-11 | 308 | 20 | 15.4:1 | 51% (157) |
| 2000-01 | 386 | 23 | 16.8:1 | 30% (116) |
| 1990-91 | 491 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pittsford Area Elem School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (234 to 163); teachers down 13% (12.9 to 11.2).
About Pittsford Area Elem School
Pittsford Area Elem School is an elementary school in PITTSFORD, Michigan, and it is part of Pittsford Area Schools. A total of 163 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 5. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369 students, so this school is 56% smaller than average.
Pittsford Area Schools has 2 schools; together they serve 366 students.
White students make up 94% of enrollment at Pittsford Area Elem School. Other students are 3% multiracial. For comparison, Hillsdale County is about 93% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 12% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Pittsford Area Elem School employs 11.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 14.6:1. This ratio sits 1.3 below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 82% in 2024-25. That is higher than the 58% average for public schools in Hillsdale County.
Among Hillsdale County residents, the median household income is $64,242, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Pittsford Area Elem School is one of 23 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to Pittsford Area Elem School is Pittsford Area High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within ten miles.
The federal government classifies Pittsford Area Elem School's location as Rural: Distant.
The school enrolled 163 students in 2024-25, 16 more than the 147 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 16.3:1 to 14.6:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Pittsford Area Elem School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Hillsdale County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,654
Census ACS
Median income
$64,242
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
5,067 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pittsford Area Schools
- Pittsford Area High SchoolHigh · 203 students
Nearby schools
- Pittsford Area High School0.1 mi · 203
- Lincoln Elementary School6.2 mi · 438
- Hudson Area JRSR High School6.5 mi · 488
- Hudson Middle School6.5 mi · 199
- Hudson Tech Alternative7.0 mi · 243
- North AdamsJerome MiddleHigh School7.5 mi · 163
Frequently asked questions
About Pittsford Area Elem SchoolHow large is Pittsford Area Elem School?
Pittsford Area Elem School enrolls approximately 163 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Pittsford Area Elem School serve?
Pittsford Area Elem School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Pittsford Area Elem School?
Approximately 14.6:1 students per teacher at Pittsford Area Elem School.
What is the student diversity at Pittsford Area Elem School?
Student demographics at Pittsford Area Elem School are roughly 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Pittsford Area Elem School?
Pittsford Area Elem School is overseen by Pittsford Area Schools in Hillsdale County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.