Pinewood Elementary School

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Pinewood Elementary School ranks 1381 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pinewood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Eagle Lake, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 709. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pinewood Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Pinewood Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (39.21%) and a lower percentage of White students (35.12%). The school also has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.2% to 36.7% over the past few years, which is well above the state and district averages. Pinewood Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, with the 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 37% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 53% and the district average of 48%. Additionally, Pinewood Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.89% to 63.65% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Pinewood Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Chain of Lakes Elementary, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming in several key areas. Chain of Lakes Elementary, located just 4.31 miles away, consistently outperforms Pinewood Elementary in test scores and has a higher statewide ranking. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Pinewood Elementary are concerning and may be contributing to the school's overall academic performance, while the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests that addressing socioeconomic factors could be crucial in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1400 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839

(863) 298-7977

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1381^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,660

Students who attend Pinewood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lake Region High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 709

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.2%

White:

35.1%

African American:

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinewood Elementary School ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 38^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.42. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Pinewood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.2%), White (35.1%), African American (21.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 17.2. 61 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pinewood Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinewood Elementary School is $9,660. 66 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	24.09	1331^st	1688	21.1%
2007	45.50	1035^th	1786	42.0%
2008	37.97	1178^th	1789	34.2%
2009	37.98	1240^th	1847	32.9%
2010	51.26	1008^th	1919	47.5%
2011	44.43	1171^st	1985	41.0%
2012	42.52	1164^th	1984	41.3%
2013	39.28	1246^th	2029	38.6%
2014	46.21	1105^th	2064	46.5%
2016	28.81	1540^th	2087	26.2%
2017	35.17	1369^th	2112	35.2%
2018	40.49	1283^rd	2118	39.4%
2019	49.09	1101^st	2182	49.5%
2021	37.97	1361^st	2247	39.4%
2022	34.47	1455^th	2219	34.4%
2023	38.83	1367^th	2240	39.0%
2024	38.42	1381^st	2256	38.8%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, May 23, 2019

I have never been so appalled by a school in my life. Treated my daughter horribly and she is in 2nd grade. Teacher harassed her throughout the year, principle backed it up and protected the teacher instead of the student.

Bullies constantly throughout the year to both me and my daughter. My daughter has the top grade in her class, and the 2nd top grade for the entire 2nd grade. But she was withheld from going to multiple good behavior awards because the teacher deemed it so.

I had to call a meeting 4 or 5 times during the year in person because things couldn't be handled via their communication system. I got nasty emails and notes home constantly. All of which are documented and brought to the attention of the principals who did nothing. Called my daughter a liar she's 7.

Seriously something wrong with this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	348	91	0	123	3	n/a	n/a	0	565
2002	326	104	0	134	2	n/a	n/a	0	566
2003	326	104	0	134	2	n/a	n/a	0	566
2004	318	101	1	153	1	n/a	n/a	0	574
2005	314	85	5	177	6	n/a	n/a	0	587
2006	253	99	6	131	3	n/a	n/a	0	492
2007	236	105	4	143	2	n/a	n/a	30	520
2008	259	106	7	145	1	n/a	n/a	22	540
2009	266	123	7	150	1	n/a	n/a	25	572
2010	264	124	10	152	0	n/a	n/a	23	573
2011	272	143	5	194	0	0	13	0	627
2012	286	142	3	194	1	0	17	0	643
2013	264	141	3	221	0	0	18	0	647
2014	271	161	2	233	0	0	12	0	679
2015	258	164	0	242	0	0	14	0	678
2016	265	169	0	237	0	0	21	0	692
2017	261	163	0	219	1	0	19	0	663
2018	253	126	2	223	1	0	24	0	629
2019	250	143	3	232	2	0	25	0	655
2020	262	133	4	237	2	0	30	0	668
2021	254	130	1	249	3	0	25	0	662
2022	251	149	1	263	3	0	18	0	685
2023	249	154	1	278	2	1	24	0	709

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 Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	565	31.0	18.2	54.2
2002	566	34.0	16.6	69.4
2003	566	34.0	16.6	69.4
2004	574	37.0	15.5	68.6
2005	587	41.0	14.3	57.2
2006	492	38.0	12.9	73.6
2007	520	40.0	13.0	78.8
2008	540	42.0	12.9	67
2009	572	51.7	13.0	75.7
2010	573	43.0	13.3	80.4
2011	627	43.0	14.5	80.5
2012	643	45.0	14.2	83.4
2013	647	46.0	14.0	84.1
2014	679	46.0	14.7	82.9
2015	678	46.0	14.7	63.3
2016	692	44.0	15.7	66.5
2017	663	45.0	14.7	64.1
2018	629	42.0	14.9	63
2019	655	41.0	15.9	60.6
2020	668	40.0	16.7	56.9
2021	662	41.0	16.1	61.5
2022	685	41.0	16.7	63.6
2023	709	41.0	17.2	52.9

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 Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	565	31.0	18.2	54.2
2002	566	34.0	16.6	69.4
2003	566	34.0	16.6	69.4
2004	574	37.0	15.5	68.6
2005	587	41.0	14.3	57.2
2006	492	38.0	12.9	73.6
2007	520	40.0	13.0	78.8
2008	540	42.0	12.9	67
2009	572	51.7	13.0	75.7
2010	573	43.0	13.3	80.4
2011	627	43.0	14.5	80.5
2012	643	45.0	14.2	83.4
2013	647	46.0	14.0	84.1
2014	679	46.0	14.7	82.9
2015	678	46.0	14.7	63.3
2016	692	44.0	15.7	66.5
2017	663	45.0	14.7	64.1
2018	629	42.0	14.9	63
2019	655	41.0	15.9	60.6
2020	668	40.0	16.7	56.9
2021	662	41.0	16.1	61.5
2022	685	41.0	16.7	63.6
2023	709	41.0	17.2	52.9

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 Pinewood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,203 (14.1%)	$7,347 (85.9%)	$8,550
2019	$1,116 (13.1%)	$7,371 (86.9%)	$8,487
2020	$856 (10.0%)	$7,680 (90.0%)	$8,537
2021	$1,157 (13.9%)	$7,188 (86.1%)	$8,345
2022	$2,244 (23.4%)	$7,347 (76.6%)	$9,592
2023	$1,529 (15.8%)	$8,130 (84.2%)	$9,660

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinewood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1101^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1367^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)	55	46	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinewood Elementary School)	73	56	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)	58	50	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinewood Elementary School)	70	54	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)	46	41	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinewood Elementary School)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinewood Elementary School)	44	27	17%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	37	8%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	48	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	655	709	8.2%
African American	143	154	7.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	232	278	19.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	250	249	0.4%
Two or More Races	25	24	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	52.9%	7.7%

Schools Near Pinewood 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)	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	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	709	41	17.2	52.9%	249 (35.1%)	154 (21.7%)	278 (39.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	38.4	1381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%		38.8	1367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%	14	49.0	47.0	46.0				57.0	52.0	49.0			37.0			$9,660	$1,529	$8,130
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	399	28	14.2	72.2%	58 (14.5%)	98 (24.6%)	226 (56.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	31.7	1571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.1	1714^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	143	51.0	38.0	44.0				62.0	43.0	40.0			36.0			$13,454	$2,555	$10,899
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	628	30	20.9	59.9%	163 (26.0%)	209 (33.3%)	206 (32.8%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.7%)	24.1	1791^st of 2256 public elementary schools	20.6%		32.7	1537^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.4%	254	40.0	40.0	37.0				58.0	36.0	38.0			32.0			$8,752	$1,570	$7,180
Eagle Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Crystal Beach Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5357	697	35	19.9	59.3%	255 (36.6%)	134 (19.2%)	273 (39.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	9.6	2160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		16.5	1997^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	163	36.0	26.0	34.0				30.0	28.0	23.0			28.0			$9,973	$2,060	$7,912
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	507	31	16.3	69.4%	50 (9.9%)	15 (3.0%)	441 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27	1709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		24.5	1756^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.6%	47	36.0	35.0	31.0				57.0	50.0	47.0			35.0			$11,798	$1,999	$9,799
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	196	13	15.0	1.5%	135 (68.9%)	15 (7.7%)	35 (17.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	35.4	1478^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		61.2	811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.8%	667	55.0	53.0	54.0	58.0	37.0	65.0	40.0	47.0	25.0	50.0	60.0	29.0	41.0	72.0	$9,873	$1,562	$8,311
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	564	32	17.6	34.0%	232 (41.1%)	139 (24.6%)	142 (25.2%)	25 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	90.7	153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		84.6	296^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.8%	143	80.0	76.0	81.0				80.0	76.0	82.0			73.0			$9,878	$1,088	$8,791
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	298	18	16.5	69.8%	49 (16.4%)	151 (50.7%)	81 (27.2%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	14.9	2035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		29.6	1622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%	413	24.0	33.0	32.0				32.0	35.0	38.0			45.0			$12,064	$2,143	$9,921
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	601	42	14.3	61.7%	137 (22.8%)	206 (34.3%)	219 (36.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	27.7	1697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		25.1	1740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	43	32.0	51.0	44.0				36.0	54.0	34.0			38.0			$11,542	$2,282	$9,260
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 State Highway 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 326-5388	1,130	68	16.6	36.8%	436 (38.6%)	243 (21.5%)	352 (31.2%)	60 (5.3%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.7%)	71.6	603^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.3%		52.2	1043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%	440	65.0	58.0	60.0				71.0	69.0	63.0			64.0			$9,946	$1,793	$8,153

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinewood Elementary School

How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Pinewood Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pinewood Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lake Region High School

What is the racial makeup of Pinewood Elementary School?

Students at Pinewood Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 35% White, 22% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Pinewood Elementary School in?

Polk

Is Pinewood Elementary School a good school?

Pinewood Elementary School ranks 1381^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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