Pinson Elementary School

4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL 35126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pinson Elementary School serves 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pinson Elementary School's student population of 708 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
708 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pinson Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
30%
10%
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Black
44%
32%
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White
23%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Pinson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pinson Elementary School often compared to?
Pinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pinson Elementary School?
708 students attend Pinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pinson Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinson Elementary School?
Pinson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pinson Elementary School offer ?
Pinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pinson Elementary School part of?
Pinson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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