- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schenectady, NY
Pinewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360000404577
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000404577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pinewood Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360000404577 · Schenectady, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.1:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students)
Pinewood Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pinewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mohonasen Seni
Mohonasen Senior High School
924 students
- Draper Middle
Draper Middle School
655 students
- Herman L Bradt
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
602 students
- This school
Pinewood Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Pinewood Elementary School reports 591 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Pinewood Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District reports $19,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohonasen Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Draper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herman L Bradt 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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinewood Elementary School
How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinewood Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Pinewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood Elementary School?
Pinewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District?
Besides Pinewood Elementary School, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students), Draper Middle School (655 students), and Herman L Bradt Elementary School (602 students). See the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District district page for the complete list.