PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pine Ridge Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp school district, located in Birdseye, IN with about 247 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 14 teachers, Pine Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Ridge Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Birdseye, Indiana. Serving students in Dubois County, the school is part of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation. It is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas, emphasizing a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are often deeply integrated into the local culture.

As a typical rural elementary institution, Pine Ridge focuses on core academic development, including literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes small class sizes, which allows for more personalized instruction and fosters strong relationships between students and teachers. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values combined with local community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Birdseye area, helping to prepare younger students for the transition to the larger middle and high school programs within the district.

For more information, contact Pine Ridge Elementary School at (812) 817-0900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.