Pinewood Intermediate School in Schenectady, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pinewood Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Schenectady, New York that is part of Mohonasen Central School District. It serves 578 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.1:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 3 - 5

578 Students

41 Teachers

901 Kings Rd

Schenectady, NY 12303 View local requests

http://www.mohonasen.org

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Pinewood Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Green

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Pinewood Intermediate School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pinewood Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 7, 2026

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