Pinewood School

www.jpsonline.org/

320 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pinewood School is a public elementary school located in Jenison, Michigan, serving as part of the Jenison Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. As part of the broader Jenison educational community, Pinewood focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for future success while encouraging active participation from families and the local community.

The school’s operations are integrated into the larger Jenison Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its commitment to excellence and innovation. By utilizing the resources and professional development opportunities provided by the district, Pinewood School maintains a focus on modern instructional techniques and a student-centered approach. Its location on Chippewa Street positions it as a central neighborhood hub, playing a vital role in the foundational education of children within the Jenison area.

320

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	28
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
268 (83.8%)
Hispanic
28 (8.7%)
Two or More
16 (5.0%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

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:	Jenison Public Schools
Phone:	(616)457-1407
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 53