Pinson Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/PinsonES

801 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pinson Elementary School, located in Pinson, Alabama, is part of the Jefferson County Schools district. Serving a foundational grade level, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the early stages of their education.

Beyond the classroom, Pinson Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. The school encourages a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing its resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school events to ensure that the Pinson community remains well-connected and informed.

801

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	229
Black	362
Asian	2
Two or More	30

Black
362 (45.2 %)
Hispanic
229 (28.6 %)
White
178 (22.2 %)
Two or More
30 (3.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-5050
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/PinsonES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 85

Kindergarten 220

Grade 1 243

Grade 2 253