At a glance
Reported students
301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
480.5
Pinello Elementary School: 301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Pinello Elementary School
Pinello Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 18 current school records connected to School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.5%) and White (37.9%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pinello Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.49
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.49
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.43
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.9%
- Hispanic41.5%
- Black9.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Talbott STEAM Innovation School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Venetucci Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
272 reported students
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
French Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
491 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Public schools near Pinello Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turman Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 185 | 1.2 mi |
| Soaring Eagles Community School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–08 | 764 | 1.5 mi |
| French Elementary School Elementary · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–05 | 491 | 1.6 mi |
| Widefield Elementary School of the Arts Elementary · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–05 | 369 | 1.6 mi |
| Giberson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 291 | 1.7 mi |
| Monterey Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 272 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pinello Elementary School
What grades does Pinello Elementary School serve?
Pinello Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of.
How many students attend Pinello Elementary School?
Pinello Elementary School reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pinello Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 301 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pinello Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pinello Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pinello Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pinello Elementary School in?
Pinello Elementary School is part of School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pinello Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Turman Elementary School (1.2 mi), Soaring Eagles Community School (1.5 mi), French Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.