Pilot Elementary School

4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pilot Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pilot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pilot Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Pilot Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1097 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
42%
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49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
44%
25%
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White
22%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pilot Elementary School's ranking?
Pilot Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Pilot Elementary School?
568 students attend Pilot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pilot Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Elementary School?
Pilot Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pilot Elementary School offer ?
Pilot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pilot Elementary School part of?
Pilot Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/21/2019
The quality of th academic program is good. The teachers are really nice and pacient with your kids. I used to be a student there, and I wish that I could come back.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Peyton Caraker

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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