Serving 844 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pitts School Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pitts School Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pitts School Road Elementary School's student population of 844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pitts School Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pitts School Road Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#812 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
26%
25%
White
47%
44%
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
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitts School Road Elementary School's ranking?
Pitts School Road Elementary School is ranked #812 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pitts School Road Elementary School often compared to?
Pitts School Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patriots Elementary School, Harrisburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pitts School Road Elementary School?
844 students attend Pitts School Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pitts School Road Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pitts School Road Elementary School?
Pitts School Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pitts School Road Elementary School offer ?
Pitts School Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pitts School Road Elementary School part of?
Pitts School Road Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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