Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
60
School Motto
Every student is known by name, challenged and supported by highly effective staff, and in partnership with the community, will graduate career/college ready and life ready.
School Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
15%
Black
11%
13%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinewood Elementary School's ranking?
Pinewood Elementary School is ranked #1360 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pinewood Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osolo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
544 students attend Pinewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pinewood Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pinewood Elementary School offer ?
Pinewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinewood Elementary School part of?
Pinewood Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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