Pinewood Elementary

www.monticello.k12.mn.us/

794 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary is a public school located in Monticello, Minnesota, serving students within the Monticello Public Schools district. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Monticello school system, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Pinewood Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and prepares young learners for future success in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

794

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	83
Black	23
Asian	9
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
621 (78.2%)
Hispanic
83 (10.5%)
Two or More
56 (7.1%)
Black
23 (2.9%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Monticello Public School District
Phone:	(763)272-2401
Website:	http://www.monticello.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Grade 1 162

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 168