Serving 551 students in grades 1-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
15%
12%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinewood Elementary School's ranking?
Pinewood Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pinewood Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School, Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School, Adams Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
551 students attend Pinewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pinewood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinewood Elementary School offer ?
Pinewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Pinewood Elementary School part of?
Pinewood Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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