Below Average
#1534 of 1,823 schools in IN
Pinewood Elementary School
Elementary School · Elkhart Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
An Elkhart Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3420 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Math 35% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinewood Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pinewood 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkhart), 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
$61,784
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46514; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Osolo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 515 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elkhart Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #12 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinewood Elementary School is listed in Elkhart Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinewood Elementary School
Pinewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkhart, IN, part of Elkhart Community Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinewood Elementary School
What grades does Pinewood Elementary School serve?
Pinewood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinewood Elementary School rank in IN?
Pinewood Elementary School ranks #1,534 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Pinewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinewood Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pinewood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pinewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinewood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pinewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinewood Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Pinewood 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (574) 262-5595
- Area population (ZIP 46514)
- 41,480
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46514; 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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