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Pinewood Elementary School

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Pinewood Elementary School ranks 1614 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1614^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pinewood Elementary School in Eagle Lake, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 740 students in grades PK-5 within the Polk district, where nearly 73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Pinewood’s biggest challenge is math, where proficiency rates (48% in 3rd, 41% in 4th, 56% in 5th) fall well below state averages. This is a stark contrast to nearby Frank E. Brigham Academy, just 2.89 miles away, which posted math scores of 92%, 88%, and 78% for the same grades. Even John Snively Elementary, less than a mile away, outperforms Pinewood in 3rd-grade math (64% vs. 48%). However, Pinewood shows a relative strength in English Language Arts (ELA), with scores (53%, 56%, 53%) matching or exceeding the district average. This creates a unique profile where reading is competitive but math lags—unlike Chain Of Lakes Elementary, which excels in both subjects, or Eagle Lake Elementary, which struggles in both.

Despite a low star rating, Pinewood is on an upward trajectory, with consistent year-over-year test score improvements from 2023-2024 to 2025-2026. Science is a bright spot: 5th-grade proficiency jumped from 37% to 55%, well above the district average of 49%. Chronic absenteeism (32.9%) is a concern but lower than many neighbors like Eagle Lake Elementary (46.5%) and Inwood Elementary (45.3%). Notably, per-student spending ($10,165) does not predict performance—Frank E. Brigham Academy spends more ($11,639) and achieves top results, while Eagle Lake Elementary spends $11,515 with lower outcomes. This suggests that how resources are used matters more than the amount.

740

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,165

Per pupil spending ?

73%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839

(863) 298-7977

District: Polk

Students who attend Pinewood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lake Region High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.6%

White:

29.1%

African American:

25.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 26th percentile in 2016 → 28th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Math scores 16 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg53%

Florida avg62%

1,614^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	32.2	1614 of 2240	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.1	1671 of 2258	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.4	1381 of 2256	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.8	1367 of 2240	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.5	1455 of 2219	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.0	1361 of 2247	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.1	1101 of 2182	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	1283 of 2118	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.2	1369 of 2112	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.8	1540 of 2087	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.2	1105 of 2064	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.3	1246 of 2029	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.5	1164 of 1984	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.4	1171 of 1985	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.3	1008 of 1919	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.0	1240 of 1847	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.0	1178 of 1789	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.5	1035 of 1786	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	24.1	1331 of 1688	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science55%-5 vs state

English Language Arts54%-6 vs state

Math48%-16 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, May 23, 2019

I have never been so appalled by a school in my life. Treated my daughter horribly and she is in 2nd grade. Teacher harassed her throughout the year, principle backed it up and protected the teacher instead of the student.

Bullies constantly throughout the year to both me and my daughter. My daughter has the top grade in her class, and the 2nd top grade for the entire 2nd grade. But she was withheld from going to multiple good behavior awards because the teacher deemed it so.

I had to call a meeting 4 or 5 times during the year in person because things couldn't be handled via their communication system. I got nasty emails and notes home constantly. All of which are documented and brought to the attention of the principals who did nothing. Called my daughter a liar she's 7.

Seriously something wrong with this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	740	43	17.2	73.0%	215 (29.1%)	191 (25.8%)	308 (41.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)	32.2	1614^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.9%		29.1	1671^st of 2258 public elementary schools	26.0%	57	53.0	56.0	53.0				48.0	41.0	56.0				55.0					$10,165	$1,472	$8,692
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	396	24	16.5	82.3%	59 (14.9%)	106 (26.8%)	214 (54.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	44.8	1276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%		32.3	1579^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.1%	303	65.0	64.0	49.0				64.0	66.0	45.0				50.0					$12,458	$1,967	$10,490
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	576	28	20.5	77.6%	137 (23.8%)	204 (35.4%)	189 (32.8%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.1%)	22.1	1871^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.5%		18.5	1962^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	13.1%	91	60.0	37.0	41.0				69.0	28.0	33.0				42.0					$10,113	$1,362	$8,751
Eagle Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Crystal Beach Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5357	644	34	18.9	75.2%	201 (31.2%)	137 (21.3%)	267 (41.5%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.2%)	7.5	2178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%		10.4	2139^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.3%	39	43.0	36.0	30.0				41.0	31.0	20.0				33.0					$11,515	$2,072	$9,444
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	491	28	17.5	81.5%	46 (9.4%)	18 (3.7%)	422 (85.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	25.1	1786^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.3%		26.5	1741^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.9%	45	37.0	41.0	45.0				52.0	48.0	55.0				58.0					$11,455	$1,756	$9,698
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	317	17	18.3		162 (51.1%)	32 (10.1%)	107 (33.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	33.5	1572^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.8%		41.2	1323^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.4%	249	83.0	74.0	59.0	45.0	57.0	35.0	56.0	44.0	24.0	32.0	50.0	15.0	34.0	53.0	39.0	60.0	43.0	$9,035	$517	$8,517
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	547	31	17.6	51.9%	221 (40.4%)	143 (26.1%)	143 (26.1%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	86	234^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%		88.9	200^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.1%	34	85.0	78.0	79.0				92.0	88.0	78.0				63.0					$11,639	$1,220	$10,419
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	423	21	20.1	82.3%	57 (13.5%)	219 (51.8%)	127 (30.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	12.2	2101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%		17.2	1984^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.1%	117	29.0	29.0	49.0				46.0	33.0	38.0				47.0					$10,350	$1,554	$8,796
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	549	29	18.9	72.9%	110 (20.0%)	221 (40.3%)	195 (35.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	14	2061^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.0%		16.5	2000^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.4%	61	40.0	44.0	37.0				44.0	52.0	33.0				33.0					$10,817	$1,384	$9,432
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 State Highway 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 326-5388	1,007	56	17.9	55.6%	309 (30.7%)	221 (21.9%)	379 (37.6%)	56 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.5%)	47.9	1197^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.6%		50.7	1099^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.3%	98	61.0	62.0	60.0				60.0	68.0	55.0				50.0					$10,953	$1,557	$9,395

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinewood Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pinewood Elementary School?

Students at Pinewood Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 29% White, 26% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Pinewood Elementary School a good school?

Pinewood Elementary School ranks 1614^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pinewood Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lake Region High School

How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 740 students attended Pinewood Elementary School.

What district is Pinewood Elementary School in?

Polk

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