Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinehurst Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinehurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pinehurst Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinehurst Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinehurst Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinehurst Elementary School's ranking?
Pinehurst Elementary School is ranked #223 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pinehurst Elementary School often compared to?
Pinehurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Pine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Pinehurst Elementary School?
616 students attend Pinehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pinehurst Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinehurst Elementary School?
Pinehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinehurst Elementary School offer ?
Pinehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pinehurst Elementary School part of?
Pinehurst Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools School District.
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