Pinewoods Elementary School

Summary:

Pinewoods Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Estero, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 1,089 students. The school has a diverse student population and has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Lee County.

Pinewoods Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Lee County and Florida state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to just 51% for Lee County and 53% for Florida. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.8% to 17.6%, compared to higher rates at nearby charter schools like Six Mile Charter Academy (31.0%) and Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs (28.7%).

Pinewoods Elementary's success may be attributed to its higher per-student spending, ranging from $7,211 to $9,726 per year, and its lower student-teacher ratio of 20.1 in 2022-2023, both of which are better than the state averages. This investment in resources and smaller class sizes likely contribute to the school's impressive academic outcomes, even with its diverse student population. Pinewoods Elementary's consistent excellence serves as a model for other schools in the region and provides valuable insights into effective strategies for supporting student achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr
Estero, FL 33928

(239) 947-7500

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
213^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,726

Students who attend Pinewoods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
	Lexington Middle School
	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
	More...
	South Fort Myers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 1,089

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Hispanic:

30.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinewoods Elementary School ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.83. (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 (62.9%), Hispanic (30.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinewoods Elementary School is 20.1. 50 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pinewoods Elementary School employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinewoods Elementary School is $9,726. 47 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinewoods Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	75.79	383^rd	1688	77.3%
2007	74.41	430^th	1786	75.9%
2008	67.25	604^th	1789	66.2%
2009	68.52	572^nd	1847	69.0%
2010	65.20	697^th	1919	63.7%
2011	70.38	585^th	1985	70.5%
2012	64.86	694^th	1984	65.0%
2013	76.31	422^nd	2029	79.2%
2014	74.71	463^rd	2064	77.6%
2016	83.41	307^th	2087	85.3%
2017	82.32	325^th	2112	84.6%
2018	83.79	323^rd	2118	84.7%
2019	87.85	217^th	2182	90.1%
2021	91.65	136^th	2247	93.9%
2022	93.05	93^rd	2219	95.8%
2023	91.25	137^th	2240	93.9%
2024	88.83	213^th	2256	90.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinewoods Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	602	6	4	205	3	n/a	n/a	0	820
1996	602	6	4	205	3	n/a	n/a	0	820
1997	587	9	3	243	3	n/a	n/a	0	845
1998	641	13	7	246	3	n/a	n/a	0	910
1999	692	17	4	261	4	n/a	n/a	0	978
2000	634	18	5	259	1	n/a	n/a	0	917
2001	602	18	4	320	4	n/a	n/a	0	948
2002	586	10	10	349	5	n/a	n/a	0	960
2003	586	10	10	349	5	n/a	n/a	0	960
2004	569	13	7	367	7	n/a	n/a	0	963
2005	574	11	15	390	4	n/a	n/a	0	994
2006	547	10	9	344	2	n/a	n/a	0	912
2007	542	12	11	337	1	n/a	n/a	31	934
2008	570	12	11	346	2	n/a	n/a	26	967
2009	558	8	23	317	2	n/a	n/a	27	935
2010	521	8	26	311	1	n/a	n/a	18	885
2011	503	7	28	329	1	4	14	0	886
2012	523	5	25	362	2	1	9	0	927
2013	516	12	22	366	2	1	14	0	933
2014	538	14	25	371	1	1	15	0	965
2015	585	11	20	376	1	0	16	0	1009
2016	639	9	17	380	0	0	18	0	1063
2017	633	14	21	404	0	1	18	0	1091
2018	659	17	18	398	0	0	22	0	1114
2019	672	17	19	411	0	0	16	0	1135
2020	668	15	26	409	1	0	27	0	1146
2021	618	15	26	349	1	0	18	0	1027
2022	681	19	34	351	1	1	16	0	1103
2023	685	13	24	337	0	1	29	0	1089

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 Pinewoods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	820	39.0	21.0	32.7
1996	820	39.0	21.0	32.7
1997	845	43.0	19.7	37
1998	910	46.0	19.8	39.2
1999	978	51.0	19.2	44.7
2000	917	48.0	19.1	42.2
2001	948	48.0	19.8	44.1
2002	960	47.0	20.4	42.8
2003	960	47.0	20.4	42.8
2004	963	51.0	18.9	44.1
2005	994	59.0	16.8	43.1
2006	912	54.0	16.9	41.3
2007	934	53.0	17.6	38.6
2008	967	58.5	16.5	40.5
2009	935	58.7	16.1	45.5
2010	885	55.0	16.0	46.6
2011	886	56.5	15.6	47.5
2012	927	61.0	15.1	48.1
2013	933	61.0	15.2	47.8
2014	965	62.0	15.5	47
2015	1009	66.0	15.2	45.5
2016	1063	72.0	14.7	35.9
2017	1091	74.0	14.7	34
2018	1114	73.0	15.2	35.8
2019	1135	69.6	16.3	29.9
2020	1146	62.6	18.3	27
2021	1027	60.0	17.1	25.6
2022	1103	61.2	18.0	23.8
2023	1089	54.0	20.1	24.6

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 Pinewoods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	820	39.0	21.0	32.7
1996	820	39.0	21.0	32.7
1997	845	43.0	19.7	37
1998	910	46.0	19.8	39.2
1999	978	51.0	19.2	44.7
2000	917	48.0	19.1	42.2
2001	948	48.0	19.8	44.1
2002	960	47.0	20.4	42.8
2003	960	47.0	20.4	42.8
2004	963	51.0	18.9	44.1
2005	994	59.0	16.8	43.1
2006	912	54.0	16.9	41.3
2007	934	53.0	17.6	38.6
2008	967	58.5	16.5	40.5
2009	935	58.7	16.1	45.5
2010	885	55.0	16.0	46.6
2011	886	56.5	15.6	47.5
2012	927	61.0	15.1	48.1
2013	933	61.0	15.2	47.8
2014	965	62.0	15.5	47
2015	1009	66.0	15.2	45.5
2016	1063	72.0	14.7	35.9
2017	1091	74.0	14.7	34
2018	1114	73.0	15.2	35.8
2019	1135	69.6	16.3	29.9
2020	1146	62.6	18.3	27
2021	1027	60.0	17.1	25.6
2022	1103	61.2	18.0	23.8
2023	1089	54.0	20.1	24.6

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 Pinewoods Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$232 (3.0%)	$7,413 (97.0%)	$7,645
2019	$306 (4.0%)	$7,383 (96.0%)	$7,689
2020	$300 (4.2%)	$6,912 (95.9%)	$7,211
2021	$511 (6.3%)	$7,581 (93.7%)	$8,093
2022	$1,121 (13.2%)	$7,387 (86.8%)	$8,508
2023	$1,432 (14.7%)	$8,296 (85.3%)	$9,726

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinewoods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 217^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 137^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinewoods Elementary School)	80	76	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinewoods Elementary School)	84	87	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewoods Elementary School)	77	82	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinewoods Elementary School)	78	88	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewoods Elementary School)	71	76	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinewoods Elementary School)	85	81	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinewoods Elementary School)	77	78	1%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
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	1135	1089	4.1%
African American	17	13	23.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	24	26.3%
Hispanic	411	337	18%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	672	685	1.9%
Two or More Races	16	29	81.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.9%	24.6%	5.3%

Schools Near Pinewoods 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 Biology 1 (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 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinewoods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr	Estero	33928	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 947-7500	1,089	54	20.1	24.6%	685 (62.9%)	13 (1.2%)	337 (30.9%)	24 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.7%)	88.8	213^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.6%		91.2	137^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.9%	76	67.0	71.0	80.0				80.0	78.0	86.0				79.0						$9,726	$1,432	$8,296
Three Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19600 Cypress View Dr	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 267-8020	1,000	53	18.9	33.7%	621 (62.1%)	24 (2.4%)	279 (27.9%)	38 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.8%)	81.1	377^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.3%		77.1	464^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.3%	87	73.0	62.0	68.0				83.0	67.0	74.0				67.0						$9,504	$1,558	$7,946
Athenian Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	18851 Oak Center Drive	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 319-9384	405	23	17.6	9.9%	176 (43.5%)	26 (6.4%)	182 (44.9%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	17.9	1960^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.1%		33.4	1508^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%	452	28.0	35.0	26.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	47.0	30.0	30.0	40.0	52.0	61.0	26.0	59.0	84.0			65.0	$7,483	$616	$6,866
San Carlos Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17282 Lee Rd	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 267-7177	655	47	13.9	56.0%	220 (33.6%)	52 (7.9%)	347 (53.0%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	31.6	1573^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	30.3%		36.4	1430^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.2%	143	43.0	31.0	51.0				44.0	42.0	56.0				47.0						$14,286	$3,113	$11,173
Bonita Springs Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	25380 Bernwood Dr	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 992-6932	1,302	71	18.3	44.2%	686 (52.7%)	36 (2.8%)	509 (39.1%)	32 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.8%)	54	993^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.0%		54.4	983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.1%	10	62.0	50.0	48.0	54.0	62.0	52.0	81.0	55.0	51.0	51.0	79.0	41.0	54.0	46.0	92.0	100.0	98.0	88.0	$7,919	$319	$7,600
Spring Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25571 Elementary Way	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 947-0001	594	36	16.3	53.7%	73 (12.3%)	8 (1.3%)	500 (84.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	40.5	1330^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.0%		43.4	1244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%	86	54.0	39.0	44.0				71.0	40.0	52.0				46.0						$13,227	$2,895	$10,331
Rayma C. Page Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	17000 S Tamiami Trl	Fort Myers	33908	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 432-2737	863	46	18.7	35.6%	471 (54.6%)	36 (4.2%)	283 (32.8%)	41 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.4%)	82.8	345^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.7%		77.8	453^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.8%	108	66.0	67.0	69.0				77.0	74.0	77.0				69.0						$11,125	$1,800	$9,325
Bonita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 Dean St SE	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 992-0801	546	30	18.5	61.4%	40 (7.3%)	8 (1.5%)	483 (88.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	21.6	1863^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.4%		38	1386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%	477	36.0	22.0	39.0				47.0	39.0	53.0				36.0						$12,736	$2,899	$9,837
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	579	31	18.6	65.8%	90 (15.5%)	17 (2.9%)	455 (78.6%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	5.7	2216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		12.4	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%	119	24.0	6.0	25.0	25.0	17.0	19.0	30.0	7.0	25.0	28.0	57.0	32.0	27.0	15.0	80.0			31.0	$9,356	$770	$8,587
Six Mile Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6851 Lancer Ave	Fort Myers	33912	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 768-9375	842	41	20.5	47.4%	241 (28.6%)	192 (22.8%)	344 (40.9%)	34 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.3%)	8	2189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.0%		14.3	2045^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%	144	31.0	29.0	30.0	28.0	31.0	57.0	35.0	30.0	15.0	14.0	26.0	21.0	24.0	19.0	37.0	68.0	86.0	66.0	$7,933	$277	$7,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinewoods Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pinewoods Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

Is Pinewoods Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Pinewoods Elementary School ranks in the top 9.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pinewoods Elementary School?

Students at Pinewoods Elementary School are 63% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Pinewoods Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,089 students attended Pinewoods Elementary School.

What district is Pinewoods Elementary School in?

Lee

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