Serving 439 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinon Elementary School serves the entire district of Pinon, AZ, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 940.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 32 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinon Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1745 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
96%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Elementary School is ranked #1745 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
439 students attend Pinon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pinon Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon Elementary School part of?
Pinon Elementary School is part of Pinon Unified District (4390).
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