Pinewood Elementary School

pinewood.rochesterschools.org/

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School is a public school located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving students within the Rochester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Pinewood encourages students to engage deeply with their studies while developing the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for a lifelong love of learning.

As a community-focused institution, Pinewood Elementary places a strong emphasis on partnership between educators, families, and the local Rochester area. The school offers various programs and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. With a clear vision for student achievement and a dedicated staff, Pinewood continues to be a cornerstone of the Rochester educational community, providing a foundation for students as they progress toward middle and high school.

380

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	87
Black	54
Asian	9
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
191 (50.3%)
Hispanic
87 (22.9%)
Black
54 (14.2%)
Two or More
37 (9.7%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Rochester Public School District
Phone:	(507)328-3630
Website:	http://pinewood.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 52

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinewood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinewood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	46.6%
Male	203	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)