Pine Street Elementary School is a public elementary school located at 500 South Pine Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of Spartanburg County School District 7.
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine St. Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine St. Elementary serves the southeastern part of Spartanburg, SC, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine St. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pine St. Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
Pine St. Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine St. Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine St. Elementary School's ranking?
Pine St. Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pine St. Elementary School often compared to?
Pine St. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary H. Wright Elementary School, Jesse Boyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pine St. Elementary School?
631 students attend Pine St. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pine St. Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine St. Elementary School?
Pine St. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine St. Elementary School offer ?
Pine St. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine St. Elementary School part of?
Pine St. Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine St. Elementary School located?
Pine St. Elementary School is located in the Converse Heights neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Pine Street School is one of my favorite places on Earth! The children are happy, the teachers care and the administrators are always easy to talk to. We have loved being a part of this school. The school play in the spring is out of this world. WOW - so many excellent opportunities for creativity and strong learning.
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