Serving 379 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinecrest Elementary serves the northern part of Greenwood, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinecrest Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Great Habits make Great Leaders!
School Rankings
Pinecrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#804 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)30.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
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 #804 out of 1,118 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?
379 students attend Pinecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pinecrest Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinecrest Elementary School?
Pinecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pinecrest Elementary School part of?
Pinecrest Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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