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Pittsfield School

2543 PITTSFIELD BLVD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104Ann Arbor Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
237
Students
Total enrolled
$22,929
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 60% vs nat'l
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 31% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 237 students in grades KG–05 in ANN ARBOR, Michigan.
60% above average funding
District spends $22,929 per pupil, 60% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Pittsfield School is a mid-sized elementary in ANN ARBOR, Michigan, serving grades KG–05 with 237 students. The district invests $22,929 per student — 60% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Pittsfield School

237
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution128 male · 109 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 110 students
Student Composition
41%
22%
20%
11%
Asian7%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black20%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260282004023

Academic Outcomes at Pittsfield School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48104

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,929Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,929
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,089
Student Support$4,356
Administration$2,751
Operations$3,439
Other$2,293
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,929 spent per student, an estimated $10,157 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
56%
State government
34.4%
Local (property tax)
56.1%
Federal programs
9.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,929/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside SchoolAnn Arbor Open at Mack SchoolMartin Luther King Elem SchoolThurston Elementary School
+16 more
↓
Middle
Slauson Middle SchoolClague Middle SchoolTappan Middle SchoolScarlett Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Pioneer High SchoolHuron High SchoolSkyline High SchoolCommunity High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWashtenaw County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnn Arbor Public Schools →
Phone: (734)997-1218
NCES ID: 260282004023
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ANN ARBOR seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Ann Arbor Public Schools
High
Pioneer High School
1,700 students · 09–12
● 47 opp23% FRL
High
Huron High School
1,635 students · 09–12
● 58 opp31% FRL
High
Skyline High School
1,315 students · 09–12
● 47 opp20% FRL
Mid
Slauson Middle School
736 students · 06–08
● 47 opp21% FRL
Mid
Clague Middle School
718 students · 06–08
● 58 opp16% FRL
Mid
Tappan Middle School
680 students · 06–08
● 42 opp28% FRL
Mid
Scarlett Middle School
615 students · 06–08
● 38 opp53% FRL
Elem
Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School
601 students · KG–08
● 58 opp22% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2543 PITTSFIELD BLVD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.