Pinon Elementary School

1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 16%
  • : 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Pinon Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pinon Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
16%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
12%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
98%
5%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Pinon Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Pinon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Pinon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Pinon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pinon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pinon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
371 students attend Pinon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pinon Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinon Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pinon Elementary School part of?
Pinon Elementary School is part of Pinon Unified District (4390) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 16%
  • : 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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