Pinewood Community Elementary

www.district196.org/

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School is located in Eagan, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (District 196). Serving students in the suburban community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Pinewood focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academics, Pinewood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere between staff, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With access to the resources and stability provided by District 196—one of the largest and most well-funded districts in the state—Pinewood offers a structured environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population while promoting a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.

514

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Community Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	64
Black	24
Asian	31
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
360 (70.0 %)
Hispanic
64 (12.5 %)
Two or More
34 (6.6 %)
Asian
31 (6.0 %)
Black
24 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(651)683-6980
Website:	http://www.district196.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 75

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 89