Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
7%
33%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinewood Elementary School's ranking?
Pinewood Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pinewood Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timonium Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
552 students attend Pinewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pinewood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinewood Elementary School offer ?
Pinewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinewood Elementary School part of?
Pinewood Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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