Serving 758 students in grades 1-5, Pinehurst 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinehurst Elementary serves the northwest part of North Charleston, SC, with an attendance zone covering approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinehurst Elementary School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
758 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1078 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
79%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinehurst Elementary School's ranking?
Pinehurst Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pinehurst Elementary School?
758 students attend Pinehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pinehurst Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinehurst Elementary School?
Pinehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinehurst Elementary School offer ?
Pinehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pinehurst Elementary School part of?
Pinehurst Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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