Pinello Elementary School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

2515 CODY DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

pinello.wsd3.org/

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pinello Elementary School is a public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving students within the Widefield School District 3. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By emphasizing foundational skills and promoting a sense of community, Pinello aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school’s culture is defined by its dedication to student growth and family engagement. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and character-building initiatives, Pinello Elementary works to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Widefield district, the school benefits from collaborative resources and a focus on providing personalized support, ensuring that students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

325

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinello Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	149
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
149 (45.8 %)
White
129 (39.7 %)
Two or More
25 (7.7 %)
Black
17 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	No
District:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3395
Website:	http://pinello.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60