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#6802 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pinewood Elementary
Elementary School · Pollock Pines Elementary · Pollock Pines, CA
A Pollock Pines Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6181 Pine St., Pollock Pines, CA 95726
- Math 32% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinewood Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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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
$95,125
Median home value
$401,200
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pollock Pines Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinewood Elementary is listed in Pollock Pines Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinewood Elementary
Pinewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Pollock Pines, CA, part of Pollock Pines Elementary, serving approximately 315 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,802 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinewood Elementary
What grades does Pinewood Elementary serve?
Pinewood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary?
Pinewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinewood Elementary rank in CA?
Pinewood Elementary ranks #6,802 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pinewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pinewood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinewood Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pinewood Elementary a charter school?
No, Pinewood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinewood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pinewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinewood Elementary?
52.1% of students at Pinewood Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (530) 644-2384
- Area population (ZIP 95726)
- 8,229
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 95726; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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