For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in Pollock Pines Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pollock Pines Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
586 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pollock Pines Elementary School District, which is ranked #1082 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#994 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
21%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,314 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,608
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,314
$18,512
Best Pollock Pines Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6181 Pine St.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2384
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2384
Gr: K-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Amber Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2031
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2031
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pollock Pines Elementary School District?
Pollock Pines Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Pollock Pines Elementary School District?
Pollock Pines Elementary School District is ranked #1082 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pollock Pines Elementary School District?
65% of Pollock Pines Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pollock Pines Elementary School District?
Pollock Pines Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pollock Pines Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,314 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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