PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School is a public school located in Eagle Lake, Florida, serving students in Polk County. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, student development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, fostering an environment where young learners can build the necessary academic and social-emotional tools for future success.

The school community emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, utilizing its location in Eagle Lake to serve the local families of the region. Through its official website, Pinewood Elementary maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding school activities, district policies, and academic calendars. By integrating classroom instruction with school-wide initiatives, the school strives to create a structured yet encouraging space that helps students reach their full potential within the broader Polk County school system.

740

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	308
Black	191
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Hispanic
308 (41.6%)
White
215 (29.1%)
Black
191 (25.8%)
Two or More
19 (2.6%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)298-7977
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/PES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	540
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	44.6%
Male	410	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)