Serving 775 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pineville 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pineville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pineville Elementary School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
775 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Pineville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pineville Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
4%

Hispanic
42%
21%

Black
21%
25%

White
28%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pineville Elementary School's ranking?
Pineville Elementary School is ranked #1713 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pineville Elementary School often compared to?
Pineville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pineville Elementary School?
775 students attend Pineville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pineville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pineville Elementary School?
Pineville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pineville Elementary School offer ?
Pineville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pineville Elementary School part of?
Pineville Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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