Pinewood Elementary

327 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School is located in the mountain community of Pollock Pines, California, serving as a key educational institution within the Camino Union School District. Nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, the school provides a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes a close-knit connection between staff, students, and the local community. The campus is designed to serve elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic skills and fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

As a part of the El Dorado County education system, Pinewood Elementary leverages its location to offer a unique learning experience, often integrating the natural beauty of the surrounding forest into its school culture. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of instruction while preparing students for their future transitions to middle school. With its focus on personalized attention and community involvement, Pinewood acts as a central hub for families in Pollock Pines, dedicated to cultivating a safe, engaging, and effective learning environment.

327

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	72
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	8

White
219 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
72 (22.0 %)
Two or More
23 (7.0 %)
American Indian
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Pollock Pines Elementary
Phone:	(530)644-2384
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 101

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64