Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Piney Grove Elementary School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Grove Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#2179 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Grove Elementary School is ranked #2179 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piney Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idlewild Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Piney Grove Elementary School?
762 students attend Piney Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Piney Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Grove Elementary School?
Piney Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Grove Elementary School offer ?
Piney Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Piney Grove Elementary School part of?
Piney Grove Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Piney Grove Elementary School located?
Piney Grove Elementary School is located in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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