Pinewood Elementary School

570 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School is a public school located in Elkhart, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community connections. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

The school is noted for its focus on building an inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. Beyond the standard curriculum, Pinewood Elementary actively works to involve parents and the local community in the educational process, believing that a collaborative partnership between home and school is essential for student success. With a commitment to preparing young learners for their future academic journeys, Pinewood maintains a focus on providing the resources and guidance necessary for all students to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

570

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	201
Black	58
Asian	6
Two or More	57
American Indian	2

White
246 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
201 (35.3 %)
Black
58 (10.2 %)
Two or More
57 (10.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)262-5595
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 79

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 92