Enrollment
350
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enterprise, AL
Pinedale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinedale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010132000480
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinedale Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Enterprise · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinedale Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinedale Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL.
School address
District: Enterprise City · Alabama
NCES ID 010132000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinedale Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinedale Elementary School
Pinedale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Enterprise, Alabama, enrolling 350 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enterprise's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students): Pinedale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 17.9:1).
Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students) alongside Pinedale Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinedale Elementary School compares
Pinedale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 26.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Pinedale Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise City, which includes Pinedale Elementary School.
$11,045
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pinedale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppinville School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinedale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Enterprise
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Holly Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
517 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Harrand Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinedale Elementary School
How many students attend Pinedale Elementary School?
Pinedale Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enterprise, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinedale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinedale Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinedale Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Pinedale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinedale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinedale Elementary School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Enterprise, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinedale Elementary School?
Pinedale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinedale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Enterprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinedale Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enterprise on the city page.
Is Pinedale Elementary School a good school?
Pinedale Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Enterprise City?
Besides Pinedale Elementary School, Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students), and Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students). See the Enterprise City district page for the complete list.
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