- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Pinetree Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinetree Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822009448
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinetree Community Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for California
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinetree Community Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinetree Community Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822009448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Pinetree Community Elementary grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 063822009448 · Canyon Country, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 28.3:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students)
Pinetree Community Elementary grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pinetree Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Oaks Ranc
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
866 students
- This school
Pinetree Community Elementary
650 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
586 students
- Mitchell Commu
Mitchell Community Elementary
569 students
- Golden Oak Com
Golden Oak Community
533 students
- Valley View Co
Valley View Community Elementary
526 students
What this shows Pinetree Community Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinetree Community Elementary compares
Pinetree Community Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 29.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.2%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Pinetree Community Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Union reports $15,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinetree Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Oak Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinetree Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Canyon Country
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Community Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinetree Community Elementary
How many students attend Pinetree Community Elementary?
Pinetree Community Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinetree Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinetree Community Elementary is 28.3:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinetree Community Elementary?
33.0% of students at Pinetree Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinetree Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinetree Community Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinetree Community Elementary?
Pinetree Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinetree Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinetree Community Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canyon Country on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Union?
Besides Pinetree Community Elementary, Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students), Sulphur Springs Community Elementary (586 students), and Mitchell Community Elementary (569 students). See the Sulphur Springs Union district page for the complete list.