Pinewood Elementary School

5500 Quincy St
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 541 students in grades 1-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
541 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Pinewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1268 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
12%
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White
48%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pinewood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Pinewood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pinewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinewood Elementary School's ranking?
Pinewood Elementary School is ranked #1268 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pinewood Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School, Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School, Adams Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
541 students attend Pinewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pinewood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinewood Elementary School offer ?
Pinewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Pinewood Elementary School part of?
Pinewood Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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