Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinon Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinon Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
371 students attend Pinon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pinon Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinon Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pinon Elementary School part of?
Pinon Elementary School is part of Pinon Unified District (4390) School District.
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