Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinedale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinedale Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinedale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinedale Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5545 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinedale Elementary School's ranking?
Pinedale Elementary School is ranked #5545 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pinedale Elementary School often compared to?
Pinedale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Edison-bethune Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pinedale Elementary School?
490 students attend Pinedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pinedale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinedale Elementary School?
Pinedale Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinedale Elementary School offer ?
Pinedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pinedale Elementary School part of?
Pinedale Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinedale Elementary School located?
Pinedale Elementary School is located in the Pinedale neighborhood of Fresno, CA.
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