Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinecrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinecrest Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
![This chart display total students of Pinecrest Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Pinecrest Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-baTBssg.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Pinecrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-REig3H.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-bvpoIr0.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
12%
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Black
56%
32%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-9jlISL.png)
White
16%
48%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Pinecrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-AZSLpN.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-byWCNdP.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Pinecrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Pinecrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/72000/72318/pinecrest-elementary-school-chart-lgkoky.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Pinecrest Elementary School is ranked #786 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pinecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Pinecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrywood Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?
403 students attend Pinecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pinecrest Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinecrest Elementary School?
Pinecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinecrest Elementary School offer ?
Pinecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinecrest Elementary School part of?
Pinecrest Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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