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Pinewood Elementary School in Schenectady, NY
(03-05 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 44
Address
 901 KINGS RD
Schenectady, NY 12303
Telephone
(518) 356-8430
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Website
http://www.mohonasen.org
City-data.com school rating
44
Students
608
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
39.3
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Free lunch eligible students
201
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
43
School district
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.7 miles):

82
HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.1 miles):

68
Pinewood Elementary School:

44
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.8 miles):

38
DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOL (2.0 miles):

37
CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (2.6 miles):

12
PAIGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.7 miles):

11
WILLIAM C KEANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2.3 miles):

5
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2.2 miles):

4
Pinewood Elementary School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Schenectady County:

48
Schenectady:

44
Pinewood Elementary School:

44

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 608
Enrollment in 2015: 553
Enrollment in 2014: 582
Enrollment in 2013: 612
Enrollment in 2012: 613
Enrollment in 2011: 630
Enrollment in 2010: 645
Enrollment in 2009: 686
Enrollment in 2008: 680
Enrollment in 2007: 778
Enrollment in 2006: 699
Enrollment in 2005: 737
Enrollment in 2004: 750
Enrollment in 2003: 781
Enrollment in 2002: 811
Enrollment in 2001: 826
Enrollment in 2000: 793
Enrollment in 1999: 730

Pinewood Elementary School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)

GradeG03G04G05UGTotal
All students2261991767608
Female students109104834300
Male students11795933308
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 1 - - 1
Asian students325 - 10
Hispanic students131315 - 41
Black students766 - 19
White students1941721477520
Two or More Races students953 - 17

Enrollment by grade:
3rd grade enrollment: 226
4th grade enrollment: 199
5th grade enrollment: 176
Ungraded enrollment: 7

Pinewood Elementary School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)

Female enrollment: 300 (49.3%)
School:

49.3%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 308 (50.7%)
School:

50.7%
New York:

47.5%

Pinewood Elementary School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)

American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.2%)
School:

0.2%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 10 (1.6%)
School:

1.6%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 41 (6.7%)
Here:

6.7%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 19 (3.1%)
Here:

3.1%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 520 (85.5%)
Here:

85.5%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 17 (2.8%)
Pinewood Elementary School:

2.8%
New York:

2.9%

Pinewood Elementary School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)

Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 244 (40.1%)
Pinewood Elementary School:

40.1%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 201 (33.1%)
School:

33.1%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 43 (7.1%)
Here:

7.1%
State:

4.8%

Pinewood Elementary School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 22

Teachers and support:
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 39.3

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 5
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 17
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 1
Number of FTE social workers: 1

Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

15.5
State:

14.0
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 2

Total number of classes taught: 73


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 2

Pinewood Elementary School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $2,995,052
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 43.5 (Salary Expenditures: $2,995,052)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1.5 (Salary Expenditures: $26,443)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 13.3 (Salary Expenditures: $442,833)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3.1 (Salary Expenditures: $274,467)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $233,214
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $760,545
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $3,214,389
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1.5 (Salary Expenditures: $26,443)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 13.3 (Salary Expenditures: $442,833)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3.1 (Salary Expenditures: $291,269)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $260,395

Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 82 (male: 60, female: 22)
  • Hispanic: 4 (all male)
  • White: 74 (male: 52, female: 22)
  • Two or More Races: 4 (all male)

    Students with disabilities served under Section 504

  • Hispanic2
  • Black4
  • White31
  • Multirace2
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 39 (male: 32, female: 7)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 31 (male: 26, female: 5)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all male)

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
(State average from 2,439 schools)

The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All304
  • Males308
  • Females300
  • Hispanic291
  • Black281
  • White307
  • IDEA265
ELA students tested with valid scores: 120
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 304

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

45%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

28%
27%
41%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All308
  • Males314
  • Females303
  • Hispanic300
  • White311
  • IDEA270
Math students tested with valid scores: 118
Computed mean of student Math scores: 308

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

49%
State:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 25%

21%
30%
24%
25%

4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All295
  • Males290
  • Females301
  • Hispanic293
  • Black292
  • White296
  • IDEA261
ELA students tested with valid scores: 144
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

26%
State:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

36%
38%
17%
9%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All301
  • Males301
  • Females302
  • Hispanic288
  • Black289
  • White305
  • IDEA276
Math students tested with valid scores: 137
Computed mean of student Math scores: 301

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%

26%
41%
18%
15%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All83
  • Males82
  • Females83
  • Hispanic84
  • Asian73
  • Black77
  • White84
  • Multirace64
  • IDEA69
Science students tested with valid scores: 154
Computed mean of student Science scores: 83

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

91%
State:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 5%
Students scoring at Level 3: 36%
Students scoring at Level 4: 55%

4%
5%
36%
55%

5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All300
  • Males292
  • Females309
  • Hispanic283
  • White304
  • IDEA265
ELA students tested with valid scores: 109
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 300

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

27%
State:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 35%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%

35%
38%
17%
10%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All309
  • Males305
  • Females314
  • Hispanic298
  • White311
  • IDEA280
Math students tested with valid scores: 107
Computed mean of student Math scores: 309

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

42%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

25%
33%
35%
7%


The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,051 schools)

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

60%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 20%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 40%

20%
20%
20%
40%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
(State average from 3,754 schools)

Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All190
  • Males185
  • Females196
  • White192
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 437
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 64%

Performance Index (PI):

190
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 180

Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All120
  • Males120
  • Females120
  • Hispanic93
  • White125
  • IDEA77
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,244
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 55%

Performance Index (PI):

120
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103

Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All102
  • Males97
  • Females107
  • Hispanic84
  • White106
  • IDEA48
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,242
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 58%

Performance Index (PI):

102
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Safe harbor target: 105

Health & Safety


Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)

An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident

A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.

Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No

Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 1


Total incidents per 1,000 students
School:

1.6
New York:

55.5

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)

An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex: 2
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex per 1,000 students
School:

3.3
State:

3.8
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of sex: 2 (all female)
  • White: 2

Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of sex: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2


Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
Pinewood Elementary School:

1.6
New York:

3.3
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2

Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2



Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)

A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic4
  • Black5
  • White157
  • Multirace2
  • IDEA28
  • 5047
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 168 (male: 86, female: 82)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 5 (all male)
  • White: 157 (male: 77, female: 80)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 28 (male: 11, female: 17)
  • Section 504: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Here:

276.3
State:

179.4

Restraint and Seclusion:
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(State average from 355 schools)

Physical restraint refers to a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort. Physical escort means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Pinewood Elementary School:

6.6
State:

23.1


Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)

Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 8 (all male)
  • White: 8

Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 2

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Here:

3.3
State:

50.9
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 4 (all male)
  • Black: 2
  • White: 2

Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

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