Serving 943 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Grove Elementary School serves the west part of Brooksville, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 48.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Grove Elementary School's student population of 943 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Grove Elementary School is ranked #1925 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pine Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winding Waters K-8, Explorer K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary School?
943 students attend Pine Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pine Grove Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Grove Elementary School?
Pine Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pine Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove Elementary School part of?
Pine Grove Elementary School is part of Hernando School District.
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