Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Pine Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Pine Forest Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Pine Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Forest Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
51%
19%
White
33%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Pine Forest Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pine Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maumelle Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pine Forest Elementary School?
334 students attend Pine Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pine Forest Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Forest Elementary School?
Pine Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Forest Elementary School offer ?
Pine Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Forest Elementary School part of?
Pine Forest Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/30/2020I have a major complaint a school does nothing to stop it. After school you get in line to drive up a pick up your child. The problem is all these people that think they are too good to wait in line and late so the line is long they park everywhere and walk up to pick up children it is not only dangerous but not right they block car rider line a hold up people that have been in line waiting on their children the school needs to put a stop to it!!Review Pine Forest Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I have a major complaint a school does nothing to stop it. After school you get in line to drive up a pick up your child. The problem is all these people that think they are too good to wait in line and late so the line is long they park everywhere and walk up to pick up children it is not only dangerous but not right they block car rider line a hold up people that have been in line waiting on their children the school needs to put a stop to it!!
Review Pine Forest Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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