Pinewood Elementary School

901 KINGS RD SCHENECTADY NY 12303

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 30 of 93 in New York

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About Pinewood Elementary School

Pinewood Elementary School, located in Schenectady, New York, offers a great overall K-5 education as a part of the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District. They pride themselves on providing programming that is intellectually, socially, and emotionally productive in a safe and supportive environment to best prepare the students for academic success and life after school.

Pinewood Elementary is known for a robust Character Education Program to instill respect, responsibility, kindness, and honesty. Pinewood Elementary also provides strong academic support with specialized instructional programs in math and English, as well as a student-to-staff ratio of 13:1. With the support of parents, counseling services, and other extracurricular programming, Pinewood Elementary reflects a caring and creative environment and is considered as one of the best elementary schools in Schenectady!

Contact Information

Address

901 KINGS RD SCHENECTADY NY 12303

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Phone

(518) 356-8430

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
594
Total Students
$72341
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 30 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pinewood Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

30

of 93 in New York

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.7%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 9.6%
Black 5.1%
Two+ Races 10.4%
Native Am. 1.3%
White
68.7%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
5.1%
Two+ Races
10.4%
Native Am.
1.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 594
48.5%
288 Female
51.5%
306 Male

Student Population

594 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Pinewood Elementary recognized Flag Day on June 13, where students read their winning essays promoting some aspect of patriotism and Superintendent Shannon Shine noted where citizenship ties in on number one, citizenship.

FAQ

Q: Does Pinewood Elementary School provide after-school programs?

A: Yes, Pinewood Elementary School provides after-school programs to enhance the learning kids have done in school as well as to foster personal growth and development.

Q: How can parents get involved at Pinewood Elementary School?

A: Parents can get involved with Pinewood Elementary School by joining the PTO, volunteering, and attending school events to support their children and our school community.

Q: What support services does Pinewood Elementary School provide?

A: Pinewood Elementary School provides counseling, speech services, and academic support services to assist with student well-being and throughout academic learning.

Q: Does Pinewood Elementary School have extracurricular activities?

A: Yes, Pinewood Elementary students can participate in their community through activities that drive creativity, teamwork, and personal development.

Q: How does Pinewood Elementary School assist students with special needs?

A: Pinewood Elementary School has IEPs, specialized services, and a strong working relationship with families to ensure all students are successful.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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