Pinon Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 90 Grand Canyon Dr
       White Rock, NM  87547


(505) 663-2680

District: Los Alamos Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,631 Help


Students who attend Pinon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Alamos Middle
High:    Los Alamos High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
27.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.2% Help


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Compare Details Pinon Elementary ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Los Alamos Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (27.4%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Los Alamos Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary is 13, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Los Alamos Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinon Elementary is $5,631, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Los Alamos Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pinon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinon Elementary 8th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Pinon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Los Alamos Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Alamos Public Schools 3rd of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 97.10 7th 389 98.2%
2006 97.41 2nd 390 99.5%
2007 96.49 3rd 398 99.2%
2008 98.36 1st 405 99.8%
2009 96.32 7th 411 98.3%
2010 97.93 2nd 419 99.5%
2011 96.02 11th 402 97.3%
2012 96.95 8th 398 98.0%
2013 93.86 17th 412 95.9%
2014 94.36 11th 442 97.5%
2015 97.24 11th 421 97.4%
2016 94.35 12th 410 97.1%
2017 97.23 9th 374 97.6%
2018 87.48 30th 383 92.2%
2019 86.09 33rd 396 91.7%
2022 98.23 11th 420 97.4%
2023 99.42 8th 433 98.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.77 34th 132 74.2%
2023 98.96 5th 165 97.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.11 38th 424 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.08 38th 339 88.8%
2019 83.90 28th 343 91.8%
2022 94.10 16th 395 95.9%
2023 99.43 9th 388 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.48 17th 333 94.9%
2019 79.80 39th 337 88.4%
2022 97.18 9th 392 97.7%
2023 99.15 9th 412 97.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.21 16th 329 95.1%
2022 92.85 15th 389 96.1%
2023 99.23 10th 393 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pinon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.93 35th 187 81.3%
2019 71.32 39th 199 80.4%
2022 95.31 4th 325 98.8%
2023 99.26 10th 411 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pinon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 382 0 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 345 0 8 41 4 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 368 0 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 359 0 8 49 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 367 1 9 43 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 340 2 10 50 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 340 2 10 50 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 307 2 12 41 3 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 313 0 15 46 2 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 295 1 18 48 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 288 0 18 51 6 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 275 2 10 66 6 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 295 1 13 69 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 295 1 13 69 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 298 0 17 63 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 280 0 25 65 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 299 2 22 63 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2007 297 1 24 55 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 293 1 19 64 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 294 1 16 60 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2010 295 2 14 61 1 0 0 0 373
2011 273 2 12 66 2 0 0 0 355
2012 301 0 12 58 4 0 1 0 376
2013 285 1 12 52 8 0 3 0 361
2014 268 1 12 61 9 1 4 0 356
2015 252 2 10 57 9 1 3 0 334
2016 238 3 10 77 6 1 3 0 338
2017 240 5 10 83 6 1 5 0 350
2018 252 4 9 82 4 0 5 0 356
2019 230 1 10 86 3 0 8 0 338
2020 229 1 5 93 6 0 9 0 343
2021 184 1 6 92 5 0 8 0 296
2022 208 2 9 94 5 0 17 0 335
2023 215 2 9 93 3 0 18 0 340

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 Pinon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 404 24.8 16.2 n/a
1991 398 24.0 16.5 n/a
1992 407 25.7 15.8 n/a
1993 416 24.6 16.9 n/a
1994 420 25.6 16.4 n/a
1995 404 28.3 14.3 n/a
1996 404 28.3 14.3 n/a
1997 365 25.4 14.4 n/a
1998 376 23.1 16.3 n/a
1999 366 22.4 16.3 0
2000 363 26.4 13.8 0
2001 359 26.0 13.8 0
2002 380 24.7 15.4 0
2003 380 24.7 15.4 0
2004 379 24.7 15.3 0
2005 371 25.1 14.8 0
2006 386 26.0 14.8 0
2007 377 24.5 15.4 0
2008 377 31.1 12.1 n/a
2009 371 29.4 12.6 n/a
2010 373 28.8 12.9 n/a
2011 355 27.1 13.0 0
2012 376 25.8 14.5 0
2013 361 27.9 12.9 4.4
2014 356 25.4 13.9 6.5
2015 334 24.0 13.9 6
2016 338 24.0 14.0 9.8
2017 350 25.0 14.0 8.3
2018 356 24.5 14.4 6.2
2019 338 27.8 12.1 3.8
2020 343 28.2 12.1 1.7
2021 296 24.4 12.1 5.7
2022 335 26.0 12.8 3.9
2023 340 26.0 13.0 6.2

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 Pinon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 404 24.8 16.2 n/a
1991 398 24.0 16.5 n/a
1992 407 25.7 15.8 n/a
1993 416 24.6 16.9 n/a
1994 420 25.6 16.4 n/a
1995 404 28.3 14.3 n/a
1996 404 28.3 14.3 n/a
1997 365 25.4 14.4 n/a
1998 376 23.1 16.3 n/a
1999 366 22.4 16.3 0
2000 363 26.4 13.8 0
2001 359 26.0 13.8 0
2002 380 24.7 15.4 0
2003 380 24.7 15.4 0
2004 379 24.7 15.3 0
2005 371 25.1 14.8 0
2006 386 26.0 14.8 0
2007 377 24.5 15.4 0
2008 377 31.1 12.1 n/a
2009 371 29.4 12.6 n/a
2010 373 28.8 12.9 n/a
2011 355 27.1 13.0 0
2012 376 25.8 14.5 0
2013 361 27.9 12.9 4.4
2014 356 25.4 13.9 6.5
2015 334 24.0 13.9 6
2016 338 24.0 14.0 9.8
2017 350 25.0 14.0 8.3
2018 356 24.5 14.4 6.2
2019 338 27.8 12.1 3.8
2020 343 28.2 12.1 1.7
2021 296 24.4 12.1 5.7
2022 335 26.0 12.8 3.9
2023 340 26.0 13.0 6.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,631

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 8th of 433 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Pinon Elementary)5181.8
 30.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)5069.6
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinon Elementary)2775
 48%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)5565.8
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Pinon Elementary)7177.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)5866
 8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinon Elementary)7785.7
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)6059.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Pinon Elementary)4868.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)5466.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinon Elementary)3556.1
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)4463.9
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Pinon Elementary)6277.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Los Alamos Public Schools)6070.2
 10.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinon Elementary)6780
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamos Public Schools)5370.1
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students338340
 0.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian33
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic8693
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White230215
 6.5%
Two or More Races818
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%6.2%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinon Elementary

Students at Pinon Elementary are 63% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Pinon Elementary.

Yes! Pinon Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Pinon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Alamos Middle
High : Los Alamos High


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