Pinewood Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 561-6000
Pinewood Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pinewood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Pinewood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
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Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 224 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Pinewood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #729 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 15% | 3% |
Hispanic | 10% | 19% |
Black | 41% | 7% |
White | 27% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Omaha School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pinewood Elementary School is Omaha Northwest Magnet High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 609 students
0.1 miles
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 557-4200 0.1 6-8 609 - Omaha Springville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
0.4 miles
7400 N 60th St
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 572-0130 0.4 PK-5 444 - Omaha Alegent/immanuel Rtc Alternative School
0.8 miles
6845 N 68th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-2040 0.8 n/a n/a - Omaha Hartman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
0.8 miles
5530 N 66th St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 572-1966 0.8 PK-5 481 - Omaha Mount View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.0 miles
5322 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 457-5117 1.0 PK-5 390
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