Pinetree Community Elementary

29156 Lotusgarden Dr.
Canyon Country, CA 91387

600 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pinetree Community Elementary, located in Canyon Country, California, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Sulphur Springs Union School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community involvement. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every learner has the resources necessary to succeed in a safe and structured setting.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Pinetree Community Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental engagement and extracurricular enrichment. The school actively encourages families to participate in campus events and decision-making processes, which helps build a cohesive school culture. By focusing on both foundational skills and character development, Pinetree strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to junior high but also to become responsible, engaged citizens within the broader Canyon Country community.

600

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinetree Community Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	285
Black	17
Asian	46
Two or More	60
American Indian	3

Hispanic
285 (47.5 %)
White
189 (31.5 %)
Two or More
60 (10.0 %)
Asian
46 (7.7 %)
Black
17 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Sulphur Springs Union
Phone:	(661)298-2280
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 64