At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426
Pine Creek Elementary School: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Pine Creek Elementary School
Pine Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Holland. It is one of 14 current school records connected to West Ottawa Public School District. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.9%) and White (13.2%). English learners represent 34.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pine Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.2%
- Hispanic63.9%
- Black8.4%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Ottawa Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Great Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Woodside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Lakeshore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Waukazoo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Los Lagos Bilingual Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
267 reported students
Public schools near Pine Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Elementary School Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 431 | 1.5 mi |
| Great Lakes Elementary School Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 426 | 1.8 mi |
| Eagle Crest Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Eagle Crest Charter Academy | KG–08 | 561 | 2.3 mi |
| Los Lagos Bilingual Academy Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 267 | 2.7 mi |
| Riley Farms Elementary Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | — | 2.8 mi |
| Waukazoo Elementary School Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 466 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pine Creek Elementary School
What grades does Pine Creek Elementary School serve?
Pine Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Ottawa Public School District.
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 418 students and 35.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pine Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pine Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Ottawa Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pine Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pine Creek Elementary School in?
Pine Creek Elementary School is part of West Ottawa Public School District, based in Holland, MI, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pine Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodside Elementary School (1.5 mi), Great Lakes Elementary School (1.8 mi), Eagle Crest Charter Academy (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.