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Pinewood Elementary School

Summary:

Pinewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, serving around 570 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinewood Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (35.26%) and African American (10.18%) students. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.8% to 29.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. However, Pinewood's test scores, while below the state average, are generally higher than the Elkhart Community Schools district average across various ILEARN subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Pinewood's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for all grades were 26.19% and 35.15%, respectively, compared to the district's 22.15% and 22.47%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.33% to 64.39% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Pinewood Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 357 out of 1,040 Indiana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 692 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools district, Pinewood generally performs better on test scores, particularly in Math, but has higher chronic absenteeism rates. For example, in 2023-2024, Pinewood's Math proficiency rate for all grades was 35.15%, compared to 28.9% at Mary Feeser Elementary and 22.3% at Osolo Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

 3420 E Bristol St
       Elkhart, IN  46514

(574) 262-5595

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
692nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,013 Help


Students who attend Pinewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Side Middle School
High:    Elkhart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.2%
Hispanic:
35.3%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinewood Elementary School ranks worse than 68.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.37. (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 Pinewood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Elkhart Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (43.2%), Hispanic (35.3%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 20. 9 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinewood Elementary School is $10,013. 11 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303rd of 381 Indiana 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 IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.44 249th 326 23.6%
2005 35.46 723rd 959 24.6%
2006 33.40 732nd 961 23.8%
2007 40.94 689th 985 30.1%
2008 43.73 673rd 996 32.4%
2009 50.59 591st 1003 41.1%
2010 50.70 591st 1009 41.4%
2011 47.33 660th 1025 35.6%
2012 50.17 609th 1015 40.0%
2013 53.43 575th 1035 44.4%
2014 51.58 602nd 1036 41.9%
2015 66.26 357th 1040 65.7%
2016 60.70 466th 1046 55.4%
2017 49.04 607th 1033 41.2%
2018 50.30 579th 1027 43.6%
2019 44.62 625th 1031 39.4%
2021 30.21 744th 1016 26.8%
2022 21.89 805th 1020 21.1%
2023 29.84 729th 1016 28.2%
2024 33.37 692nd 1010 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1988 419 19 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 422 16 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 443 19 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 427 16 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 452 18 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 466 18 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 475 17 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 454 24 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 454 24 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 478 32 14 14 0 n/a n/a 2 540
1998 479 33 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 508 33 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 486 27 4 25 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 437 34 6 32 4 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 409 22 7 65 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 409 22 7 65 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 398 31 4 54 3 n/a n/a 0 490
2005 369 31 8 55 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 355 42 6 83 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 466 47 14 122 4 n/a n/a 47 700
2008 450 44 12 129 5 n/a n/a 59 699
2009 468 46 12 137 4 n/a n/a 75 742
2010 457 49 9 133 3 n/a n/a 77 728
2011 427 46 11 164 4 2 64 0 718
2012 395 47 8 182 5 2 64 0 703
2013 404 54 7 189 4 0 62 0 720
2014 385 57 10 203 1 0 74 0 730
2015 398 57 8 207 1 0 68 0 739
2016 388 53 14 200 1 0 57 0 713
2017 383 53 11 199 0 0 55 0 701
2018 406 50 11 192 0 0 65 0 724
2019 404 54 5 194 1 0 65 0 723
2020 393 60 3 189 0 0 68 0 713
2021 330 72 5 200 1 0 55 0 663
2022 278 60 6 193 2 0 61 0 600
2023 246 58 6 201 2 0 57 0 570

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
1988 448 20.3 22.0 12.5
1989 452 20.1 22.4 11.7
1990 475 22.1 21.4 14.5
1991 458 21.0 21.8 15.7
1992 485 21.2 22.8 21.2
1993 503 22.7 22.2 20.9
1994 519 23.9 21.7 25
1995 502 23.7 21.2 24.9
1996 502 23.7 21.2 24.9
1997 540 24.7 21.9 24.2
1998 533 25.2 21.2 29.6
1999 568 28.3 20.1 35.4
2000 544 29.4 18.5 34.9
2001 513 28.9 17.8 38
2002 504 28.5 17.7 43.8
2003 504 28.5 17.7 43.8
2004 490 30.1 16.3 45.9
2005 466 29.6 15.7 46.6
2006 490 28.7 17.1 49.4
2007 700 n/a n/a 52.7
2008 699 38.3 18.3 51.7
2009 742 38.8 19.1 57.9
2010 728 38.6 18.8 63.3
2011 718 38.5 18.6 54.9
2012 703 38.0 18.5 56.8
2013 720 37.0 19.4 59.2
2014 730 36.0 20.2 60.8
2015 739 36.0 20.5 59.7
2016 713 37.0 19.2 58.2
2017 701 34.0 20.6 53.2
2018 724 33.0 21.9 53.2
2019 723 35.0 20.6 54.2
2020 713 34.0 20.9 57.5
2021 663 47.0 14.1 51.9
2022 600 35.0 17.1 47.3
2023 570 28.5 20.0 64.4

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
1988 448 20.3 22.0 12.5
1989 452 20.1 22.4 11.7
1990 475 22.1 21.4 14.5
1991 458 21.0 21.8 15.7
1992 485 21.2 22.8 21.2
1993 503 22.7 22.2 20.9
1994 519 23.9 21.7 25
1995 502 23.7 21.2 24.9
1996 502 23.7 21.2 24.9
1997 540 24.7 21.9 24.2
1998 533 25.2 21.2 29.6
1999 568 28.3 20.1 35.4
2000 544 29.4 18.5 34.9
2001 513 28.9 17.8 38
2002 504 28.5 17.7 43.8
2003 504 28.5 17.7 43.8
2004 490 30.1 16.3 45.9
2005 466 29.6 15.7 46.6
2006 490 28.7 17.1 49.4
2007 700 n/a n/a 52.7
2008 699 38.3 18.3 51.7
2009 742 38.8 19.1 57.9
2010 728 38.6 18.8 63.3
2011 718 38.5 18.6 54.9
2012 703 38.0 18.5 56.8
2013 720 37.0 19.4 59.2
2014 730 36.0 20.2 60.8
2015 739 36.0 20.5 59.7
2016 713 37.0 19.2 58.2
2017 701 34.0 20.6 53.2
2018 724 33.0 21.9 53.2
2019 723 35.0 20.6 54.2
2020 713 34.0 20.9 57.5
2021 663 47.0 14.1 51.9
2022 600 35.0 17.1 47.3
2023 570 28.5 20.0 64.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinewood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $458 (5.4%) $7,977 (94.6%) $8,435
2020 $533 (6.0%) $8,287 (94.0%) $8,820
2021 $681 (7.8%) $8,091 (92.2%) $8,772
2022 $1,569 (15.7%) $8,443 (84.3%) $10,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinewood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 625th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 729th of 1016 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)43.816.2
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.918.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pinewood Elementary School)61.325.7
 35.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)42.426.7
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)27.926
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)27.121
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Pinewood Elementary School)34.635.6
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.925.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Pinewood Elementary School)26.921.9
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)23.614.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)48.532.5
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.920.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Pinewood Elementary School)59.238.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.624.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Pinewood Elementary School)51.523.8
 27.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Community Schools)26.114.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)45.329.4
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)3225.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Pinewood Elementary School)41.522.8
 18.7%
   6th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)33.820.8
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Pinewood Elementary School)34.922
 12.9%
   6th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)2717.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students723570
 21.2%
African American5458
 7.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic194201
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White404246
 39.1%
Two or More Races6557
 12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%64.4%
 10.2%

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Pinewood Elementary School ranks 692nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : North Side Middle School
High : Elkhart High School

Students at Pinewood Elementary School are 43% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Pinewood Elementary School.


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