Pine Grove Elementary School

Q: Is Pine Grove Elementary School a good school?

Pine Grove Elementary School ranks 1452 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pine Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooksville, Florida, serving 991 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 44 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Pine Grove Elementary School has some challenges, such as a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (37.9%) compared to nearby schools like Suncoast Elementary (33.5%), Brooksville Elementary (32.3%), and Spring Hill Elementary (33.5%), it is not an outlier in the district. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Hernando District and Florida state averages, and it has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.04%) compared to the surrounding schools.

However, Pine Grove Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with 58.12% White, 7.16% African American, 25.23% Hispanic, and 7.57% two or more races. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 823 out of 2,087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 (rated 3 stars) to 1,452 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars), indicating relatively consistent performance. The school's higher spending per student ($10,081 in 2022-2023) suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of attendance and academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613

(352) 797-7090

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
1452^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,081

Students who attend Pine Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Hernando Middle School
High:	Hernando High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 991

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

Hispanic:

25.2%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (25.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Grove Elementary School is 15, which is the 2^nd best among 14 elementary schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Pine Grove Elementary School employs 66 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Grove Elementary School is $10,081. 11 elementary schools in the Hernando School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	58.05	727^th	1688	56.9%
2007	67.84	592^nd	1786	66.9%
2008	63.78	670^th	1789	62.5%
2009	57.67	825^th	1847	55.3%
2010	60.78	793^rd	1919	58.7%
2011	55.81	935^th	1985	52.9%
2012	45.49	1102^nd	1984	44.5%
2013	35.12	1359^th	2029	33.0%
2014	37.44	1321^st	2064	36.0%
2016	59.82	823^rd	2087	60.6%
2017	52.54	1003^rd	2112	52.5%
2018	48.73	1089^th	2118	48.6%
2019	38.99	1341^st	2182	38.5%
2021	47.39	1152^nd	2247	48.7%
2022	46.09	1157^th	2219	47.9%
2023	40.58	1322^nd	2240	41.0%
2024	36.30	1452^nd	2256	35.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pine Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	823	3	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	845
1991	883	35	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	938
1992	728	31	4	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	778
1993	756	37	4	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	817
1994	780	43	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
1995	843	51	7	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
1996	843	51	7	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
1997	841	48	7	52	3	n/a	n/a	0	951
1998	880	65	10	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	999
1999	924	71	8	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2000	904	78	0	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	1034
2001	888	74	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2002	924	78	3	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2003	924	78	3	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2004	880	58	3	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2005	905	43	7	58	3	n/a	n/a	0	1016
2006	957	47	6	62	3	n/a	n/a	0	1075
2007	992	59	6	86	3	n/a	n/a	44	1190
2008	1106	68	6	104	4	n/a	n/a	56	1344
2009	874	61	7	136	1	n/a	n/a	61	1140
2010	868	68	7	136	3	n/a	n/a	54	1136
2011	813	61	8	151	7	0	37	0	1077
2012	512	25	2	71	1	0	29	0	640
2013	434	32	4	75	0	0	24	0	569
2014	450	44	2	69	0	0	25	0	590
2015	493	36	4	71	0	0	27	0	631
2016	498	29	4	68	0	1	20	0	620
2017	565	52	13	100	1	0	34	0	765
2018	622	69	14	128	1	0	45	0	879
2019	635	57	14	156	4	0	50	0	916
2020	603	74	16	197	2	0	52	0	944
2021	499	56	14	202	0	0	52	0	823
2022	566	52	10	231	0	0	70	0	929
2023	576	71	15	250	2	2	75	0	991

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 Pine Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	845	40.0	21.1	50.3
1991	938	42.0	22.3	53.1
1992	778	43.0	18.0	44.3
1993	817	41.0	19.9	45.5
1994	849	42.0	20.2	37.5
1995	933	51.0	18.3	46.3
1996	933	51.0	18.3	46.3
1997	951	50.0	19.0	55.1
1998	999	51.0	19.6	44.6
1999	1042	56.0	18.6	56.9
2000	1034	55.0	18.8	55.5
2001	1013	57.0	17.8	50.7
2002	1049	60.0	17.5	57.1
2003	1049	60.0	17.5	57.1
2004	1000	59.0	16.9	53
2005	1016	69.0	14.7	54.5
2006	1075	77.0	14.0	50
2007	1190	87.0	13.7	51
2008	1344	94.0	14.3	51.2
2009	1140	91.6	13.9	60.1
2010	1136	76.5	14.8	64.7
2011	1077	73.9	14.5	63.3
2012	640	48.0	13.3	76.9
2013	569	46.0	12.3	75.6
2014	590	47.0	12.5	79.5
2015	631	46.0	13.7	76.5
2016	620	47.0	13.1	80
2017	765	55.0	13.9	78.6
2018	879	55.0	15.9	69.4
2019	916	59.0	15.5	61
2020	944	64.0	14.7	59.9
2021	823	57.0	14.4	58.7
2022	929	61.0	15.2	62.3
2023	991	66.0	15.0	60

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 Pine Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	845	40.0	21.1	50.3
1991	938	42.0	22.3	53.1
1992	778	43.0	18.0	44.3
1993	817	41.0	19.9	45.5
1994	849	42.0	20.2	37.5
1995	933	51.0	18.3	46.3
1996	933	51.0	18.3	46.3
1997	951	50.0	19.0	55.1
1998	999	51.0	19.6	44.6
1999	1042	56.0	18.6	56.9
2000	1034	55.0	18.8	55.5
2001	1013	57.0	17.8	50.7
2002	1049	60.0	17.5	57.1
2003	1049	60.0	17.5	57.1
2004	1000	59.0	16.9	53
2005	1016	69.0	14.7	54.5
2006	1075	77.0	14.0	50
2007	1190	87.0	13.7	51
2008	1344	94.0	14.3	51.2
2009	1140	91.6	13.9	60.1
2010	1136	76.5	14.8	64.7
2011	1077	73.9	14.5	63.3
2012	640	48.0	13.3	76.9
2013	569	46.0	12.3	75.6
2014	590	47.0	12.5	79.5
2015	631	46.0	13.7	76.5
2016	620	47.0	13.1	80
2017	765	55.0	13.9	78.6
2018	879	55.0	15.9	69.4
2019	916	59.0	15.5	61
2020	944	64.0	14.7	59.9
2021	823	57.0	14.4	58.7
2022	929	61.0	15.2	62.3
2023	991	66.0	15.0	60

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 Pine Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$808 (10.6%)	$6,797 (89.4%)	$7,605
2019	$763 (9.3%)	$7,445 (90.7%)	$8,207
2020	$721 (8.4%)	$7,892 (91.6%)	$8,613
2021	$1,057 (11.7%)	$7,971 (88.3%)	$9,028
2022	$1,211 (13.7%)	$7,623 (86.3%)	$8,835
2023	$1,618 (16.0%)	$8,464 (84.0%)	$10,081

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1341^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1322^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Grove Elementary School)	49	48	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	57	54	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Grove Elementary School)	53	55	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	57	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Grove Elementary School)	45	59	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	59	56	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Grove Elementary School)	51	60	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	60	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Grove Elementary School)	49	46	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	52	49	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Grove Elementary School)	57	39	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	54	44	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pine Grove Elementary School)	59	58	1%
5th Grade Science (Hernando)	55	55
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	916	991	8.2%
African American	57	71	24.6%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	14	15	7.1%
Hispanic	156	250	60.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	635	576	9.3%
Two or More Races	50	75	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61%	60%	1%

Schools Near Pine Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)							FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14411 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7090	991	66	15.0	60.0%	576 (58.1%)	71 (7.2%)	250 (25.2%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (7.6%)	36.3	1452^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.6%		40.6	1322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.0%	130	51.0	38.0	48.0					57.0	38.0	41.0				53.0					$10,081	$1,618	$8,464
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7030	893	59	15.1	68.3%	454 (50.8%)	63 (7.1%)	310 (34.7%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.3%)	41.4	1304^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.7	1318^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%	14	47.0	55.0	51.0					47.0	61.0	44.0				47.0					$10,533	$1,948	$8,585
Winding Waters K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	12240 Vespa Way	Weeki Wachee	34614	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7092	1,622	94	17.2	55.6%	1,153 (71.1%)	65 (4.0%)	313 (19.3%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (5.1%)	26.9	1715^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.0%		35.6	1452^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%	263	49.0	43.0	34.0	54.0	48.0	30.0	89.0	40.0	35.0	29.0	54.0	54.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	44.0	95.0	62.0	$8,454	$1,258	$7,197
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	13400 Elgin Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7024	1,477	86	17.1	32.0%	998 (67.6%)	52 (3.5%)	301 (20.4%)	39 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (5.6%)	91.2	137^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.9%		90.8	153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.2%	16	77.0	79.0	76.0	85.0	78.0	74.0	98.0	86.0	79.0	79.0	78.0	85.0	95.0	86.0	80.0	98.0	100.0	91.0	$10,390	$1,356	$9,032
Chocachatti Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4135 California St	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7067	783	50	15.6	38.4%	477 (60.9%)	41 (5.2%)	199 (25.4%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.3%)	82.9	344^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		85.7	273^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.8%	71	64.0	62.0	71.0					76.0	77.0	80.0				75.0					$10,591	$1,224	$9,366
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7055	948	57	16.6	63.0%	482 (50.8%)	52 (5.5%)	337 (35.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.1%)	33.3	1530^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.2%		42.7	1264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.6%	266	53.0	39.0	43.0					54.0	36.0	42.0				49.0					$10,465	$1,819	$8,646
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	110	3	36.6	30.0%	69 (62.7%)	3 (2.7%)	30 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	72.7	578^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.5	620^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.3%	42	76.0	45.0	65.0					68.0	68.0	70.0				65.0					$10,938	$3,387	$7,551
Brooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	885 N Broad St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7014	652	41	15.9	67.8%	430 (66.0%)	68 (10.4%)	107 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.2%)	35.2	1484^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.2%		46.4	1179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.4%	305	51.0	49.0	33.0					60.0	63.0	31.0				35.0					$10,752	$1,963	$8,789
Explorer K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	10252 Northcliffe Blvd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7094	1,617	106	15.2	68.8%	751 (46.4%)	172 (10.6%)	558 (34.5%)	19 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	107 (6.6%)	24.2	1786^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.8%		26.1	1712^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%	74	40.0	31.0	33.0	52.0	46.0	21.0	85.0	52.0	27.0	23.0	50.0	44.0	56.0	42.0	31.0	75.0		66.0	$10,302	$1,961	$8,341
Moton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7175 Emerson Rd	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7065	679	43	15.7	79.4%	318 (46.8%)	148 (21.8%)	142 (20.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (9.4%)	42.2	1286^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.0%		45.6	1197^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.6%	89	56.0	38.0	59.0					51.0	28.0	56.0				63.0					$10,946	$2,207	$8,738

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Grove Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pine Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pine Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Hernando Middle School
High : Hernando High School

What is the racial makeup of Pine Grove Elementary School?

Students at Pine Grove Elementary School are 58% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 991 students attended Pine Grove Elementary School.

What district is Pine Grove Elementary School in?

Hernando

Is Pine Grove Elementary School a good school?

Pine Grove Elementary School ranks 1452^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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