Pinewood Elementary

www.moundsviewschools.org/pinewood

523 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary, located in Mounds View, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Mounds View Public Schools district. Known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality academic foundation for students in their formative years. With a focus on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Pinewood integrates modern teaching practices with a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pinewood Elementary emphasizes community engagement and a partnership between families and educators. The school creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages collaboration and student participation, ensuring that children feel valued and challenged as they progress toward their next educational milestones. Its location in the Mounds View district allows it to leverage robust resources and a strong community support system to help every student succeed.

523

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	68
Black	72
Asian	82
Two or More	54
American Indian	2

White
245 (46.8%)
Asian
82 (15.7%)
Black
72 (13.8%)
Hispanic
68 (13.0%)
Two or More
54 (10.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Mounds View Public School District
Phone:	(651)621-7500
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/pinewood
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 1 113

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 98