Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinewood Elementary serves the southern part of Rochester, MN, covering an area of approximately 41.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Academic Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pinewood Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Central Elementary School, Rochester Math & Science Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
380 students attend Pinewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pinewood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pinewood Elementary School offer ?
Pinewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinewood Elementary School part of?
Pinewood Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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