Pine Grove Elementary School ranked #905 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #807 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% of state public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 16% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency remained steady at 32%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 20% and 29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly to 462 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 63% and free lunch eligibility rising to 80%, indicating growing socioeconomic need over recent years.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, the school had a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, among the lowest in the state and reflecting above–average student attention.
Pine Grove is a Title I school in Baldwin County, AL, recognized for its diversity but showing consistent challenges in academic proficiency compared to state averages for this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine Grove Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
In partnership with our families, the mission of Pine Grove Elementary School is to grow learners and leadership in an environment of trust.
School Rankings
Pine Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
47%
32%
White
37%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Grove Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pine Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia School, Daphne Elementary School, Dannelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary School?
462 students attend Pine Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pine Grove Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Grove Elementary School?
Pine Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pine Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove Elementary School part of?
Pine Grove Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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