Pinson Elementary School serves 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pinson Elementary School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinson Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
45%
32%
White
22%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pinson Elementary School often compared to?
Pinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pinson Elementary School?
801 students attend Pinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pinson Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinson Elementary School?
Pinson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinson Elementary School offer ?
Pinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pinson Elementary School part of?
Pinson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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