- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Lauderdale, FL
Pinewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002047
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pinewood Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120018002047 · North Lauderdale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 14.9:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Pinewood Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 551
Pinewood Elementary School
551 students
What this shows Pinewood Elementary School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinewood Elementary School compares
Pinewood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 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
African American 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 7.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Pinewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinewood Elementary School
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% lower 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 Pinewood Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Pinewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood Elementary School is African American at 75.7% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinewood Elementary School rank among schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Pinewood Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.