Serving 1,025 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewoods Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinewoods Elementary School serves the southern part of the Estero, FL school district, covering an attendance area of approximately 248 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with distances to the farthest edge reaching up to 15.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinewoods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinewoods Elementary School's student population of 1,025 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,025 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Motto
We will SOAR to the top!
School Rankings
Pinewoods Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewoods Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinewoods Elementary School's ranking?
Pinewoods Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinewoods Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewoods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinewoods Elementary School?
1,025 students attend Pinewoods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pinewoods Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinewoods Elementary School?
Pinewoods Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinewoods Elementary School offer ?
Pinewoods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinewoods Elementary School part of?
Pinewoods Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
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