Excellent
#200 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Pinson Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Pinson, AL
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4200 School Dr, Pinson, AL 35126
- Reading 72% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Pinson Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pinson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,690
Median home value
$189,100
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church-pinsonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Center Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Bryant Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Chalkville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 845 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #3 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinson Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinson Elementary School
Pinson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinson, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 754 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinson Elementary School
What grades does Pinson Elementary School serve?
Pinson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Pinson Elementary School?
Pinson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinson Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinson Elementary School rank in AL?
Pinson Elementary School ranks #200 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Pinson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pinson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinson Elementary School has 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Pinson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pinson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pinson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinson Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Pinson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (205) 379-5050
- Area population (ZIP 35126)
- 22,354
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35126; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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