Enrollment
503
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Pinewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180327000441
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinewood Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinewood Elementary School
Pinewood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 496 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #433, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elkhart's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Intermediate School (756 students): Pinewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 15.1:1).
Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students) and West Side Middle School (569 students) alongside Pinewood 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 Pinewood Elementary School compares
Pinewood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
23
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 34.8%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Pinewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Community Schools, which includes Pinewood Elementary School.
$13,618
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 Pinewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Elkhart
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Intermediate School
Standard public school
756 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Jimtown Intermediate School
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Concord East Side Elementary Sch
Standard public school
545 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cleveland Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Concord West Side Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pinewood Elementary School
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinewood Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Pinewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elkhart on the city page.
Is Pinewood Elementary School a good school?
Pinewood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Pinewood Elementary School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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