Pinon Elementary School

Pinon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinon, Arizona, serving 428 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, with over 97% of students identifying as such. However, Pinon Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from just 3% to 37% across different grade levels and subject areas.

Pinon Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. When analyzing student subgroup performance, the school ranks in the bottom 20% for both female and male students, but in the top 20% for Native American students, indicating this group is performing relatively better compared to their peers at other schools. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with over 89% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Cottonwood Day School, Black Mesa Community School, Jeehdeez'a Elementary School, and Pinon Community School, all have similar demographic profiles, with 100% Native American student populations and high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the available data does not provide enough information to compare their academic performance to Pinon Elementary School. Despite the school's increased per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, these factors have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for Pinon Elementary School.