Pine Hills Elementary

Summary:

Pine Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 669 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Pine Hills Elementary stands out for several key reasons. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (80.42%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 44.15% to 95.19% African American. Pine Hills also consistently struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35.3% to 40.3% over the past few years, much higher than the 20.8% to 50.8% range of surrounding schools. Academically, Pine Hills underperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30% of 3rd graders at Pine Hills were proficient in ELA, compared to 57% in the county and 55% statewide. Additionally, Pine Hills has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.98% to 83.73%, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,243 to $11,366 over the past few years, Pine Hills Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,681 and 2,156 out of over 2,000 schools over the past decade. While nearby schools like Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter, West Oaks Elementary, and Ivey Lane Elementary also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Pine Hills on key metrics, suggesting opportunities for the school to learn from its higher-performing neighbors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1006 Ferndell Rd
       Orlando, FL  32808


(407) 296-6500

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1781st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,113 Help


Students who attend Pine Hills Elementary usually attend:

High:    Maynard Evans High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.4%
Hispanic:
12.1%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details Pine Hills Elementary ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 136th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.44. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.4%), Hispanic (12.1%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Hills Elementary is 18. 147 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pine Hills Elementary employs 37 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Hills Elementary is $10,113. 122 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine Hills Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.91 1656th 1688 1.9%
2007 7.14 1714th 1786 4.0%
2008 4.41 1752nd 1789 2.1%
2009 7.04 1775th 1847 3.9%
2010 14.95 1724th 1919 10.2%
2011 7.76 1908th 1985 3.9%
2012 8.73 1898th 1984 4.3%
2013 14.39 1852nd 2029 8.7%
2014 19.54 1763rd 2064 14.6%
2016 10.16 1964th 2087 5.9%
2017 15.22 1904th 2112 9.8%
2018 23.95 1681st 2118 20.6%
2019 23.14 1757th 2182 19.5%
2021 8.75 2156th 2247 4.0%
2022 18.84 1886th 2219 15.0%
2023 19.66 1907th 2240 14.9%
2024 24.44 1781st 2256 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, November 12, 2018

Open Quote I went to school there in the early 90s and the experience was horrible. My home life was abusive and it caused me to act out but instead of just sending a social worker to check things out, they labeled me as insane and I was pulled out. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Open Quote This school overloads its teachers with clerical work, does not provide teachers with a planning period, and does not hire substitute teachers when teachers are absent. When teachers are absent, their classes are split between other teachers in that grade. Many of the students have behavior issues such as fighting, bullying, and stealing. The specials time (art and PE) is used for make-up tests and meetings/trainings for the teachers and often combine students doing make-up work during teacher meetings. The school behavior management system consists of a color code system, whereas they should be using a system such as CHAMPS. The teachers are overworked and expected to (volunteer)to teach an extra hour of reading intervention to help the students succeed. However, this time is disrupted by snack time, sweets or a salty treat is served. The students do not have a recess, and except of specials/PE are in their seats from 8:15 AM until the end of the extra hour school day. This is bar none, the worst run school in OCPS, and does not deserve a single star, but the rules of this website demands one star. This school is not just poor, it is horrible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 232 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1989 267 239 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 266 262 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 283 305 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 231 309 5 31 2 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 219 319 7 38 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 190 365 6 44 2 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 180 349 7 57 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 180 349 7 57 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 213 593 13 99 2 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 198 656 15 116 2 n/a n/a 0 987
1999 123 679 10 98 6 n/a n/a 0 916
2000 130 707 8 88 6 n/a n/a 0 939
2001 94 715 6 87 8 n/a n/a 0 910
2002 46 738 6 52 3 n/a n/a 0 845
2003 46 738 6 52 3 n/a n/a 0 845
2004 46 688 8 70 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2005 40 602 11 262 0 n/a n/a 0 915
2006 41 678 13 316 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2007 34 598 14 265 0 n/a n/a 30 941
2008 31 618 12 262 1 n/a n/a 19 943
2009 29 553 11 169 1 n/a n/a 14 777
2010 32 514 18 133 1 n/a n/a 11 709
2011 35 507 12 121 2 5 10 0 692
2012 34 576 8 103 2 4 11 0 738
2013 28 588 3 92 4 3 7 0 725
2014 24 525 2 95 4 3 5 0 658
2015 25 549 3 76 1 6 6 0 666
2016 14 552 5 85 2 2 4 0 664
2017 21 564 4 98 2 2 7 0 698
2018 22 512 3 89 3 3 8 0 640
2019 19 579 3 94 4 2 12 0 713
2020 10 558 2 92 2 1 9 0 674
2021 16 480 3 97 2 1 10 0 609
2022 19 534 1 97 3 4 12 0 670
2023 27 538 1 81 4 4 14 0 669

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 Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 29.0 18.5 57
1989 529 32.0 16.5 54.3
1990 557 34.0 16.3 56
1991 615 34.0 18.0 52.7
1992 578 34.0 17.0 0.7
1993 585 37.0 15.8 4.6
1994 607 36.0 16.9 31.5
1995 594 32.0 18.6 60.3
1996 594 32.0 18.6 60.3
1997 920 45.0 20.4 52.6
1998 987 57.0 17.3 58.8
1999 916 54.0 17.0 82.4
2000 939 59.0 15.9 86.4
2001 910 60.0 15.2 87.3
2002 845 55.0 15.4 88.6
2003 845 55.0 15.4 88.6
2004 812 52.0 15.6 80.9
2005 915 55.0 16.6 96.4
2006 1048 64.0 16.4 90.1
2007 941 64.0 14.7 94.2
2008 943 61.0 15.5 90.5
2009 777 55.2 14.4 93.3
2010 709 46.0 15.4 80.4
2011 692 42.0 16.4 99.6
2012 738 43.0 17.1 99.6
2013 725 45.0 16.1 99.6
2014 658 44.0 14.9 99.5
2015 666 40.0 16.6 70.9
2016 664 41.0 16.1 81.3
2017 698 42.0 16.6 77.8
2018 640 41.0 15.6 78.9
2019 713 39.0 18.2 75
2020 674 39.0 17.2 79.8
2021 609 39.0 15.6 79
2022 670 38.0 17.6 83.7
2023 669 37.0 18.0 83.3

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 Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 29.0 18.5 57
1989 529 32.0 16.5 54.3
1990 557 34.0 16.3 56
1991 615 34.0 18.0 52.7
1992 578 34.0 17.0 0.7
1993 585 37.0 15.8 4.6
1994 607 36.0 16.9 31.5
1995 594 32.0 18.6 60.3
1996 594 32.0 18.6 60.3
1997 920 45.0 20.4 52.6
1998 987 57.0 17.3 58.8
1999 916 54.0 17.0 82.4
2000 939 59.0 15.9 86.4
2001 910 60.0 15.2 87.3
2002 845 55.0 15.4 88.6
2003 845 55.0 15.4 88.6
2004 812 52.0 15.6 80.9
2005 915 55.0 16.6 96.4
2006 1048 64.0 16.4 90.1
2007 941 64.0 14.7 94.2
2008 943 61.0 15.5 90.5
2009 777 55.2 14.4 93.3
2010 709 46.0 15.4 80.4
2011 692 42.0 16.4 99.6
2012 738 43.0 17.1 99.6
2013 725 45.0 16.1 99.6
2014 658 44.0 14.9 99.5
2015 666 40.0 16.6 70.9
2016 664 41.0 16.1 81.3
2017 698 42.0 16.6 77.8
2018 640 41.0 15.6 78.9
2019 713 39.0 18.2 75
2020 674 39.0 17.2 79.8
2021 609 39.0 15.6 79
2022 670 38.0 17.6 83.7
2023 669 37.0 18.0 83.3

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 Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,097 (13.2%) $7,216 (86.8%) $8,313
2019 $645 (7.6%) $7,863 (92.4%) $8,507
2020 $1,248 (13.5%) $7,996 (86.5%) $9,243
2021 $1,952 (20.4%) $7,633 (79.6%) $9,585
2022 $3,239 (28.5%) $8,127 (71.5%) $11,366
2023 $2,992 (29.6%) $7,122 (70.4%) $10,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1757th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1907th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Hills Elementary)2945
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Hills Elementary)5253
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Hills Elementary)3929
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Hills Elementary)5232
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Hills Elementary)4130
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Hills Elementary)3916
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Pine Hills Elementary)4538
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Orange)5459
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students713669
 6.2%
African American579538
 7.1%
American Indian44
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic9481
 13.8%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White1927
 42.1%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%83.3%
 8.2%


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Pine Hills Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Pine Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Maynard Evans High

Students at Pine Hills Elementary are 80% African American, 12% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 669 students attended Pine Hills Elementary.


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