Pine City School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine City School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine City School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Pine City School?
343 students attend Pine City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pine City School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine City School?
Pine City School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine City School offer ?
Pine City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine City School part of?
Pine City School is part of Elmira City School District.
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