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#787 of 1,036 schools in AR
Pine Forest Elementary School
Elementary School · Pulaski County Special School District · Maumelle, AR
A Pulaski County Special School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 PINE FOREST DR, Maumelle, AR 72113
- Math 31% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Forest Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Forest 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maumelle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72113; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–3 | 0.1 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Driven Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Hannah SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–11 | 1.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Hannah SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 1.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pulaski County Special School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #18 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Forest Elementary School is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Forest Elementary School
Pine Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maumelle, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Forest Elementary School
What grades does Pine Forest Elementary School serve?
Pine Forest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pine Forest Elementary School?
Pine Forest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Forest Elementary School rank in AR?
Pine Forest Elementary School ranks #787 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Pine Forest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Forest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Pine Forest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Forest Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pine Forest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pine Forest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Forest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pine Forest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Forest Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Pine Forest 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (501) 851-5380
- Area population (ZIP 72113)
- 25,648
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 72113; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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