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Farmington Elementary School vs. Pinewood Community Elementary School

Should you attend Farmington Elementary School or Pinewood Community Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Farmington Elementary School
500 Maple St
Farmington, MN 55024
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pinewood Community Elementary School
4300 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pinewood Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farmington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinewood Community Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
545 students
501 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Farmington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinewood Community Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farmington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinewood Community Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Farmington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinewood Community Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Farmington Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Community Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1064 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#344 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Farmington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinewood Community Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
61%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Farmington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinewood Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Farmington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinewood Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Farmington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinewood Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Farmington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pinewood Community Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
70
71
Grade 1 Students
92
77
Grade 2 Students
94
85
Grade 3 Students
85
92
Grade 4 Students
73
92
Grade 5 Students
99
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Farmington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Farmington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pinewood Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Farmington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Farmington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinewood Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Farmington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Farmington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinewood Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Farmington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Farmington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinewood Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Farmington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Farmington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinewood Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Farmington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Farmington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinewood Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Farmington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Farmington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinewood Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Farmington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Farmington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinewood Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farmington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Farmington Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinewood Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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