Pinewood Elementary School
Pinewood Elementary School serves 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pinewood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pinewood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 629 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 629 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pinewood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1803 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 33% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 40% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pinewood Elementary School is Lake Region High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Denison Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lake Shipp Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eagle Lake Lake Region High School Math: 33% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,577 student10
0.2 miles
1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099 0.2 9-12 1,577 - Winter Haven Lake Shipp Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 500 students10
1.0 miles
250 Camellia Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5384 1 PK-5 500 - Eagle Lake Eagle Lake Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 535 students10
1.1 miles
400 Crystal Beach Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-5357 1.1 PK-5 535 - Winter Haven John Snively Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
1.1 miles
1004 Snively Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5325 1.1 PK-5 425 - Winter Haven Winter Haven Senior High School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,250 students10
2.9 miles
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330 2.9 9-12 2,250
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