Pinewood Elementary School

Q: Is Pinewood Elementary School a good school?

Pinewood Elementary School ranks 1564 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pinewood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Stuart, Florida, serving 726 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Martin District, which is ranked 33 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinewood Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (50.83%) and African American (6.2%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, is consistently lower than the district and state averages, ranking between 1302 and 1739 out of over 2,000 schools in the state over the past 8 years. This places Pinewood Elementary in the bottom 25-35% of elementary schools in Florida. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 25.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages.

Pinewood Elementary's high spending per student, ranging from $9,609 to $12,149 per student over the past few years, is the highest among the nearby schools, such as Crystal Lake Elementary, Bessey Creek Elementary, and Palm City Elementary. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Pinewood Elementary, suggesting the need for a more targeted approach to addressing the specific challenges faced by Pinewood Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

5200 SE Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 219-1595

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
1564^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,149

Students who attend Pinewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
High:	Martin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 678

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.6%

White:

35.1%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinewood Elementary School ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.94. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.6%), White (35.1%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 6^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Pinewood Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinewood Elementary School is $12,149. 8 elementary schools in the Martin School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinewood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	42.15	1010^th	1688	40.2%
2007	45.94	1024^th	1786	42.7%
2008	47.76	986^th	1789	44.9%
2009	35.19	1297^th	1847	29.8%
2010	33.42	1370^th	1919	28.6%
2011	32.40	1426^th	1985	28.2%
2012	38.34	1252^nd	1984	36.9%
2013	42.30	1174^th	2029	42.1%
2014	46.79	1094^th	2064	47.0%
2016	47.82	1091^st	2087	47.7%
2017	49.08	1076^th	2112	49.1%
2018	50.45	1043^rd	2118	50.8%
2019	40.77	1302^nd	2182	40.3%
2021	23.81	1732^nd	2247	22.9%
2022	23.81	1739^th	2219	21.6%
2023	31.50	1567^th	2240	30.0%
2024	31.94	1564^th	2256	30.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	808	22	8	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	902
1990	946	21	5	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1021
1991	630	21	9	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1992	656	15	11	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1993	695	29	9	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
1994	728	30	16	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
1995	602	28	12	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
1996	602	28	12	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
1997	592	31	13	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	667
1998	610	35	5	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	709
1999	648	47	7	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
2000	625	34	6	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	758
2001	627	31	4	108	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
2002	558	36	10	161	2	n/a	n/a	0	767
2003	558	36	10	161	2	n/a	n/a	0	767
2004	568	48	13	174	1	n/a	n/a	0	804
2005	551	36	9	195	1	n/a	n/a	0	792
2006	494	30	11	207	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
2007	535	48	14	210	1	n/a	n/a	71	879
2008	432	52	16	195	0	n/a	n/a	65	760
2009	417	58	17	183	1	n/a	n/a	54	730
2010	410	36	17	193	2	n/a	n/a	50	708
2011	382	48	16	233	2	0	29	0	710
2012	376	50	21	281	2	0	24	0	754
2013	363	47	22	304	2	0	18	0	756
2014	349	43	23	303	0	0	22	0	740
2015	344	57	27	323	0	0	28	0	779
2016	331	65	26	357	0	0	36	0	815
2017	355	68	25	361	1	0	50	0	860
2018	338	55	29	349	0	0	60	0	831
2019	316	53	26	341	0	1	51	0	788
2020	278	65	29	379	0	0	51	0	802
2021	255	61	25	360	0	0	44	0	745
2022	246	51	23	382	0	0	46	0	748
2023	257	45	14	369	0	1	40	0	726
2024	238	50	16	343	0	1	30	0	678

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	902	44.0	20.5	16.7
1990	1021	53.0	19.2	17.7
1991	693	42.0	16.5	22.8
1992	715	41.0	17.4	25.5
1993	777	42.0	18.5	24.6
1994	821	44.0	18.7	24.7
1995	690	37.0	18.6	26.2
1996	690	37.0	18.6	26.2
1997	667	37.0	18.0	22.5
1998	709	35.0	20.3	35.4
1999	778	40.0	19.5	31.7
2000	758	41.0	18.5	47.8
2001	770	43.0	17.9	47.8
2002	767	43.0	17.8	50.6
2003	767	43.0	17.8	50.6
2004	804	45.0	17.9	50.7
2005	792	46.0	17.2	53.4
2006	742	43.0	17.3	43.5
2007	879	50.0	17.6	47.3
2008	760	48.0	15.8	48.3
2009	730	51.7	15.9	52.7
2010	708	47.0	15.0	54.4
2011	710	51.0	13.9	57.5
2012	754	51.0	14.7	58.5
2013	756	53.0	14.2	63.2
2014	740	50.0	14.8	66.4
2015	779	50.0	15.5	56.7
2016	815	53.0	15.3	58.4
2017	860	54.0	15.9	57.7
2018	831	55.0	15.1	92.5
2019	788	53.0	14.8	55.6
2020	802	50.2	15.9	54.1
2021	745	48.0	15.5	91.8
2022	748	51.0	14.6	98.3
2023	726	47.5	15.2	64.3
2024	678	47.0	14.4	61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinewood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	902	44.0	20.5	16.7
1990	1021	53.0	19.2	17.7
1991	693	42.0	16.5	22.8
1992	715	41.0	17.4	25.5
1993	777	42.0	18.5	24.6
1994	821	44.0	18.7	24.7
1995	690	37.0	18.6	26.2
1996	690	37.0	18.6	26.2
1997	667	37.0	18.0	22.5
1998	709	35.0	20.3	35.4
1999	778	40.0	19.5	31.7
2000	758	41.0	18.5	47.8
2001	770	43.0	17.9	47.8
2002	767	43.0	17.8	50.6
2003	767	43.0	17.8	50.6
2004	804	45.0	17.9	50.7
2005	792	46.0	17.2	53.4
2006	742	43.0	17.3	43.5
2007	879	50.0	17.6	47.3
2008	760	48.0	15.8	48.3
2009	730	51.7	15.9	52.7
2010	708	47.0	15.0	54.4
2011	710	51.0	13.9	57.5
2012	754	51.0	14.7	58.5
2013	756	53.0	14.2	63.2
2014	740	50.0	14.8	66.4
2015	779	50.0	15.5	56.7
2016	815	53.0	15.3	58.4
2017	860	54.0	15.9	57.7
2018	831	55.0	15.1	92.5
2019	788	53.0	14.8	55.6
2020	802	50.2	15.9	54.1
2021	745	48.0	15.5	91.8
2022	748	51.0	14.6	98.3
2023	726	47.5	15.2	64.3
2024	678	47.0	14.4	61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinewood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$874 (11.0%)	$7,098 (89.0%)	$7,972
2019	$920 (10.1%)	$8,225 (89.9%)	$9,146
2020	$718 (7.5%)	$8,891 (92.5%)	$9,609
2021	$1,112 (10.5%)	$9,462 (89.5%)	$10,574
2022	$1,133 (10.8%)	$9,353 (89.2%)	$10,486
2023	$2,284 (18.8%)	$9,866 (81.2%)	$12,149

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinewood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1302^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1567^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)	41	41
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	54	51	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinewood Elementary School)	32	48	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin)	58	54	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)	51	26	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	57	55	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinewood Elementary School)	73	33	40%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	60	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinewood Elementary School)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	55	50	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinewood Elementary School)	68	37	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	64	45	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinewood Elementary School)	46	30	16%
5th Grade Science (Martin)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	788	726	7.9%
African American	53	45	15.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	26	14	46.2%
Hispanic	341	369	8.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	316	257	18.7%
Two or More Races	51	40	21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	64.3%	8.7%

Schools Near Pinewood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5200 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1595	678	47	14.4	61.8%	238 (35.1%)	50 (7.4%)	343 (50.6%)	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.4%)	31.9	1564^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.7%		31.5	1567^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%	3	43.0	39.0	53.0	39.0	39.0	51.0	51.0	$12,149	$2,284	$9,866
Port Salerno Learning Center	Public	PK	3400 Lionel Terrace	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Port Salerno Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3260 SE Lionel Ter	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1610	686	45	15.2	66.5%	78 (11.4%)	34 (5.0%)	564 (82.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	27.9	1687^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.2%		23.5	1785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.3%	98	39.0	33.0	48.0	48.0	45.0	48.0	45.0	$13,482	$2,999	$10,484
Prekindergarten Programs	Public	PK	3940 SE Salerno Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1893	12	0		75.0%	1 (8.3%)	1 (8.3%)	10 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pk Early Intervention	Public	PK	3940 SE Salerno Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1893	174	0		45.4%	93 (53.4%)	9 (5.2%)	63 (36.2%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)								(n/a)
The Hope Charter Center For Autism	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2580 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 334-3288	92	12	7.6	57.6%	53 (57.6%)	12 (13.0%)	21 (22.8%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)
J. D. Parker School Of Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 SE 10th St	Stuart	34996	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1580	513	33	15.5	70.2%	107 (20.9%)	118 (23.0%)	243 (47.4%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.6%)	38	1402^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.9%		43.5	1241^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%	161	30.0	45.0	45.0	49.0	57.0	58.0	50.0	$12,694	$2,229	$10,465
Palm City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 SW 34th St	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1565	567	35	16.2	21.5%	472 (83.2%)	7 (1.2%)	51 (9.0%)	26 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	92.1	108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.5	129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	83.0	73.0	81.0	85.0	77.0	83.0	79.0	$10,959	$850	$10,108
Sea Wind Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 SE Seabranch Blvd	Hobe Sound	33455	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1625	505	36	14.0	72.7%	245 (48.5%)	47 (9.3%)	183 (36.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	37.3	1422^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.0%		44.9	1211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%	211	60.0	40.0	50.0	54.0	37.0	50.0	43.0	$12,556	$1,741	$10,813
Bessey Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 SW Matheson Ave	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1500	563	37	15.2	25.9%	454 (80.6%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (13.1%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	87	253^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%		87.8	223^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	30	70.0	75.0	71.0	76.0	83.0	78.0	72.0	$12,344	$1,798	$10,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinewood Elementary School

Is Pinewood Elementary School a good school?

Pinewood Elementary School ranks 1564^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pinewood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pinewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
High : Martin County High School

How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 678 students attended Pinewood Elementary School.

What district is Pinewood Elementary School in?

Martin

What is the racial makeup of Pinewood Elementary School?

Students at Pinewood Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 35% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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