PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY

www.monticello.k12.mn.us/

788 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary is a public school located in Monticello, Minnesota, serving students within the Monticello Public Schools district. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Monticello school system, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Pinewood Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and prepares young learners for future success in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

788

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	629
Hispanic	78
Black	18
Asian	9
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
629 (79.8 %)
Hispanic
78 (9.9 %)
Two or More
51 (6.5 %)
Black
18 (2.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)272-2401
Website:	http://www.monticello.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 163