Pine City School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine City School's student population of 334 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Pine Bear
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine City School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pine Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Pine City School?
334 students attend Pine City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pine City School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine City School?
Pine City School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine City School offer ?
Pine City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine City School part of?
Pine City School is part of Elmira City School District.
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