4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL 35126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pinson Elementary School serves 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Pinson Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
682 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pinson Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
26%
9%
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Black
45%
32%
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White
28%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinson Elementary School's ranking?

Pinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

How many students attend Pinson Elementary School?

682 students attend Pinson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Pinson Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinson Elementary School?

Pinson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Pinson Elementary School offer ?

Pinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2

What school district is Pinson Elementary School part of?

Pinson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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