Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pine Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Grove Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Grove Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pine Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Road Elementary School, Ralph Dunlap Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary School?
488 students attend Pine Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pine Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove Elementary School?
Pine Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pine Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pine Grove Elementary School part of?
Pine Grove Elementary School is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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