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Pinello Elementary School

Summary:

Pinello Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 325 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of School District No. 3, which is ranked 59 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinello Elementary School faces several academic challenges, with lower test scores compared to district and state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.6% of Pinello students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 42% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school's performance in CMAS/Math and CMAS/Science was also below average. Pinello has consistently ranked in the lower half of Colorado elementary schools and has a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Pinello Elementary School's student population is diverse, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and minority students. The school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than their White and low-socioeconomic status peers. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as French Elementary School and Widefield Elementary School of the Arts, Pinello generally performs worse academically. However, Pinello outperforms some other nearby schools in the Harrison School District No. 2, such as Bricker Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2515 Cody Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80911-1019

(719) 391-3395

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,693 Help


Students who attend Pinello Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sproul Junior High School
High:    Widefield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.8%
White:
39.7%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Pinello Elementary School ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pinello Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 3.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinello Elementary School is $14,693, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the School District No. 3.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pinello Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinello Elementary School 626th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Pinello Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 3 59th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinello Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pinello Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.60 563rd 808 30.3%
2005 41.22 534th 823 35.1%
2006 52.21 437th 829 47.3%
2007 47.20 494th 852 42.0%
2008 47.05 496th 849 41.6%
2009 44.21 538th 872 38.3%
2010 47.71 537th 925 41.9%
2011 41.03 599th 935 35.9%
2012 35.84 646th 935 30.9%
2013 40.80 600th 954 37.1%
2014 34.92 662nd 962 31.2%
2015 24.55 696th 938 25.8%
2016 41.45 490th 914 46.4%
2017 25.98 670th 929 27.9%
2018 23.07 690th 917 24.8%
2022 35.90 558th 921 39.4%
2023 28.54 620th 933 33.5%
2024 28.96 626th 943 33.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinello Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.48 178th 265 32.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pinello Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.17 619th 690 10.3%
2022 39.99 348th 595 41.5%
2023 33.03 424th 642 34.0%
2024 20.04 546th 684 20.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pinello Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.87 556th 693 19.8%
2022 21.53 463rd 594 22.1%
2023 20.37 522nd 649 19.6%
2024 30.53 451st 683 34.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pinello Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.40 126th 270 53.3%
2023 71.04 40th 197 79.7%
2024 52.89 99th 242 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pinello Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.44 328th 337 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinello Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 239 36 11 33 11 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 235 47 12 61 8 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 241 28 8 57 4 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 224 37 10 51 11 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 247 39 15 51 9 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 252 49 8 63 11 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 259 50 12 72 9 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 249 45 17 82 9 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 249 45 17 82 9 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 228 54 9 75 7 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 216 57 11 56 6 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 214 44 9 65 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 208 52 8 69 8 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 242 68 19 59 6 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 210 52 10 81 7 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 210 52 10 81 7 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 221 63 10 88 6 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 196 49 7 95 5 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 193 50 12 90 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2007 210 60 18 77 6 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 198 44 17 72 7 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 203 46 18 84 9 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 199 46 13 74 8 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 154 28 2 76 1 3 27 0 291
2012 173 22 2 102 5 5 32 0 341
2013 182 18 1 85 3 3 37 0 329
2014 178 18 1 99 6 3 42 0 347
2015 162 10 0 104 2 3 41 0 322
2016 159 11 0 118 3 3 35 0 329
2017 152 15 0 123 4 4 42 0 340
2018 163 12 1 130 3 4 43 0 356
2019 141 16 1 128 3 7 35 0 331
2020 137 16 1 126 4 3 35 0 322
2021 117 18 1 113 4 3 30 0 286
2022 127 12 1 113 3 0 30 0 286
2023 129 17 1 149 2 2 25 0 325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinello Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 17.7 18.6 n/a
1989 363 18.9 19.2 33.6
1990 338 18.1 18.6 32.8
1991 333 19.4 17.1 31.5
1992 361 19.4 18.6 37.1
1993 383 20.4 18.8 32.6
1994 402 20.3 19.8 33.3
1995 402 21.1 19.1 29.1
1996 402 21.1 19.1 29.1
1997 373 21.7 17.2 31.4
1998 346 19.1 18.1 24.9
1999 335 21.5 15.6 29
2000 345 20.9 16.5 42.3
2001 394 24.0 16.4 39.3
2002 360 26.0 13.8 46.7
2003 360 26.0 13.8 46.7
2004 388 24.2 16.0 43.3
2005 352 24.9 14.1 49.7
2006 349 25.9 13.5 50.4
2007 371 26.6 13.9 52.3
2008 338 27.7 12.2 54.7
2009 360 27.1 13.3 54.2
2010 340 25.1 13.5 56.2
2011 291 23.0 12.6 60.5
2012 341 25.1 13.5 66.6
2013 329 26.4 12.4 66
2014 347 25.3 13.6 56.2
2015 322 25.0 12.8 65.5
2016 329 25.0 13.1 69.6
2017 340 24.5 13.8 69.7
2018 356 25.6 13.8 66.6
2019 331 25.5 12.9 63.1
2020 322 26.3 12.2 63.4
2021 286 23.8 12.0 61.9
2022 286 23.0 12.4 54.5
2023 325 25.0 13.0 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinello Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 17.7 18.6 n/a
1989 363 18.9 19.2 33.6
1990 338 18.1 18.6 32.8
1991 333 19.4 17.1 31.5
1992 361 19.4 18.6 37.1
1993 383 20.4 18.8 32.6
1994 402 20.3 19.8 33.3
1995 402 21.1 19.1 29.1
1996 402 21.1 19.1 29.1
1997 373 21.7 17.2 31.4
1998 346 19.1 18.1 24.9
1999 335 21.5 15.6 29
2000 345 20.9 16.5 42.3
2001 394 24.0 16.4 39.3
2002 360 26.0 13.8 46.7
2003 360 26.0 13.8 46.7
2004 388 24.2 16.0 43.3
2005 352 24.9 14.1 49.7
2006 349 25.9 13.5 50.4
2007 371 26.6 13.9 52.3
2008 338 27.7 12.2 54.7
2009 360 27.1 13.3 54.2
2010 340 25.1 13.5 56.2
2011 291 23.0 12.6 60.5
2012 341 25.1 13.5 66.6
2013 329 26.4 12.4 66
2014 347 25.3 13.6 56.2
2015 322 25.0 12.8 65.5
2016 329 25.0 13.1 69.6
2017 340 24.5 13.8 69.7
2018 356 25.6 13.8 66.6
2019 331 25.5 12.9 63.1
2020 322 26.3 12.2 63.4
2021 286 23.8 12.0 61.9
2022 286 23.0 12.4 54.5
2023 325 25.0 13.0 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinello Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,773
2020 $11,302
2021 $12,694
2022 $14,235
2023 $14,693

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinello Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinello Elementary School)32.736.7
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)5246.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pinello Elementary School)34.235.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 3)48.342.4
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Pinello Elementary School)2021.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 3)31.826.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students331325
 1.8%
African American1617
 6.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian11
Hispanic128149
 16.4%
Pacific Islander72
 71.4%
White141129
 8.5%
Two or More Races3525
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.1%48%
 15.1%

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Students who attend Pinello Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sproul Junior High School
High : Widefield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Pinello Elementary School.

Students at Pinello Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 40% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Pinello Elementary School ranks 626th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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