Serving 1,089 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewoods Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinewoods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinewoods Elementary School's student population of 1,089 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinewoods Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewoods Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinewoods Elementary School's ranking?
Pinewoods Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinewoods Elementary School often compared to?
Pinewoods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinewoods Elementary School?
1,089 students attend Pinewoods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pinewoods Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinewoods Elementary School?
Pinewoods Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinewoods Elementary School offer ?
Pinewoods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pinewoods Elementary School part of?
Pinewoods Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
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