PINE STRAWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pine Strawberry Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214) school district, located in Pine, AZ with about 128 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Pine Strawberry Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pine Strawberry Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Pine, Arizona. Situated within the Pine-Strawberry School District, it serves as the primary educational facility for children living in the neighboring communities of Pine and Strawberry. The school is known for its tight-knit, community-focused atmosphere, which leverages its mountain setting to provide a unique learning environment for students in the early stages of their education.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational skills while often taking advantage of the surrounding natural landscape to enrich student learning. Because of its location in a quiet, forested area of Gila County, the school acts as a central hub for local families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and the small-town community. It is a vital institution that offers a personalized educational experience designed to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle and high school programs in the broader region.

For more information, contact Pine Strawberry Elementary School at (928) 476-3283 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.