Pinehurst Elementary

Q: Is Pinehurst Elementary a good school?

Pinehurst Elementary ranks 628 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Pinehurst Elementary is a public elementary school in Salisbury, Maryland, serving 486 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 25 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinehurst Elementary stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (52.26%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 29.77% to 70.27% African American. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the Wicomico County and Maryland state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Pinehurst has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.47% to 70.55% over the past few years, higher than the nearby schools, which range from 38.02% to 69.92%. Despite the higher spending per student at Pinehurst, ranging from $17,488 to $20,115, the school's academic performance remains low.

These factors suggest that Pinehurst Elementary faces significant challenges, including racial disparities in student outcomes, high socioeconomic needs, and ineffective resource allocation. The school's leadership and the Wicomico County Public Schools district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for the students at Pinehurst Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801

(410) 677-5810

District: Wicomico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
628^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,455

Students who attend Pinehurst Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bennett Middle
High:	James M. Bennett High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 486

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.3%

White:

23.3%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinehurst Elementary ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.55. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pinehurst Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.3%), White (23.3%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary is 11.5, which is the 5^th best among 10 elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Pinehurst Elementary employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinehurst Elementary is $22,455, which is the 2^nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinehurst Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wicomico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wicomico County Public Schools 19^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinehurst Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	82.85	103^rd	803	87.2%
2005	69.25	256^th	805	68.2%
2006	78.47	160^th	804	80.1%
2007	83.88	82^nd	818	90.0%
2008	14.79	774^th	838	7.6%
2009	34.85	626^th	850	26.4%
2010	25.11	722^nd	855	15.6%
2011	31.05	646^th	853	24.3%
2012	9.61	795^th	857	7.2%
2013	22.80	708^th	847	16.4%
2014	23.17	722^nd	867	16.7%
2015	27.35	605^th	859	29.6%
2016	27.27	588^th	845	30.4%
2017	29.70	563^rd	847	33.5%
2018	34.20	521^st	857	39.2%
2019	24.82	605^th	853	29.1%
2021	14.77	718^th	802	10.5%
2022	23.84	643^rd	862	25.4%
2023	21.10	643^rd	855	24.8%
2024	21.55	628^th	859	26.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.31	617^th	796	22.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.50	739^th	788	6.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.08	334^th	347	3.7%

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Rank History for White students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.75	427^th	528	19.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinehurst Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	218	92	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	316
1990	220	83	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	308
1991	224	94	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	331
1992	275	138	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	431
1993	291	172	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	478
1994	283	148	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	444
1995	297	169	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	481
1996	297	169	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	481
1997	281	160	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	460
1998	329	159	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	504
1999	321	180	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	520
2000	234	161	10	15	1	n/a	n/a	421
2001	233	278	10	30	1	n/a	n/a	552
2002	187	243	13	38	0	n/a	n/a	481
2003	187	243	13	38	0	n/a	n/a	481
2004	141	229	12	39	0	n/a	n/a	421
2005	120	223	9	31	0	n/a	n/a	383
2006	115	241	12	36	0	n/a	n/a	404
2007	118	222	12	43	0	n/a	n/a	395
2008	127	223	12	59	1	n/a	n/a	422
2009	120	194	15	85	1	n/a	n/a	415
2010	131	217	9	80	1	n/a	n/a	438
2011	140	200	13	75	3	3	28	462
2012	131	233	12	84	4	1	26	491
2013	122	244	10	83	5	1	31	496
2014	120	242	12	74	5	1	29	483
2015	130	231	7	85	4	1	36	494
2016	134	241	8	93	1	0	37	514
2017	131	243	11	87	2	1	47	522
2018	136	288	16	84	1	0	39	564
2019	134	286	13	87	3	1	46	570
2020	138	247	11	84	6	1	47	534
2021	114	249	10	60	3	1	52	489
2022	120	237	9	66	2	2	43	479
2023	113	254	9	66	1	1	42	486

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinehurst Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	316	21.2	14.9	n/a
1990	308	26.4	11.6	22.1
1991	331	32.1	10.3	18.1
1992	431	35.1	12.2	26
1993	478	42.1	11.4	23.4
1994	444	37.1	12.0	29.1
1995	481	39.5	12.2	31
1996	481	39.5	12.2	31
1997	460	39.9	11.5	32.2
1998	504	41.8	12.1	30.4
1999	520	41.8	12.4	39
2000	421	40.3	10.4	43.5
2001	552	46.5	11.9	55.8
2002	481	49.4	9.7	61.1
2003	481	49.4	9.7	61.1
2004	421	46.8	9.0	67.2
2005	383	45.0	8.5	69.7
2006	404	43.0	9.4	73.5
2007	395	45.8	8.6	71.6
2008	422	48.0	8.8	70.4
2009	415	47.7	8.7	74.5
2010	438	44.1	9.9	70.1
2011	462	41.6	11.1	69
2012	491	43.5	11.2	78.6
2013	496	43.5	11.4	76.8
2014	483	42.0	11.5	77.8
2015	494	42.0	11.7	80.8
2016	514	42.0	12.2	77.4
2017	522	45.0	11.6	77
2018	564	47.0	12.0	77
2019	570	48.0	11.8	100
2020	534	46.0	11.6	58.8
2021	489	45.0	10.8	70.6
2022	479	45.0	10.6	66.6
2023	486	42.0	11.5	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinehurst Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	316	21.2	14.9	n/a
1990	308	26.4	11.6	22.1
1991	331	32.1	10.3	18.1
1992	431	35.1	12.2	26
1993	478	42.1	11.4	23.4
1994	444	37.1	12.0	29.1
1995	481	39.5	12.2	31
1996	481	39.5	12.2	31
1997	460	39.9	11.5	32.2
1998	504	41.8	12.1	30.4
1999	520	41.8	12.4	39
2000	421	40.3	10.4	43.5
2001	552	46.5	11.9	55.8
2002	481	49.4	9.7	61.1
2003	481	49.4	9.7	61.1
2004	421	46.8	9.0	67.2
2005	383	45.0	8.5	69.7
2006	404	43.0	9.4	73.5
2007	395	45.8	8.6	71.6
2008	422	48.0	8.8	70.4
2009	415	47.7	8.7	74.5
2010	438	44.1	9.9	70.1
2011	462	41.6	11.1	69
2012	491	43.5	11.2	78.6
2013	496	43.5	11.4	76.8
2014	483	42.0	11.5	77.8
2015	494	42.0	11.7	80.8
2016	514	42.0	12.2	77.4
2017	522	45.0	11.6	77
2018	564	47.0	12.0	77
2019	570	48.0	11.8	100
2020	534	46.0	11.6	58.8
2021	489	45.0	10.8	70.6
2022	479	45.0	10.6	66.6
2023	486	42.0	11.5	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinehurst Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,601 (9.2%)	$15,887 (90.8%)	$17,488
2020	$2,381 (12.5%)	$16,712 (87.5%)	$19,093
2021	$6,071 (30.2%)	$14,044 (69.8%)	$20,115
2022	$3,945 (18.6%)	$17,317 (81.4%)	$21,262
2023	$4,587 (20.4%)	$17,868 (79.6%)	$22,455

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinehurst Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 605^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 643^rd of 855 Elementary schools	4.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	570	486	14.7%
African American	286	254	11.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	13	9	30.8%
Hispanic	87	66	24.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	134	113	15.7%
Two or More Races	46	42	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	59.5%	40.5%

Schools Near Pinehurst Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinehurst Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S Pinehurst Ave	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5810	486	42	11.5	59.5%	113 (23.3%)	254 (52.3%)	66 (13.6%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.6%)	21.6	628^th of 859 public elementary schools	26.9%		21.1	643^rd of 855 public elementary schools	24.8%	15	33.3	15.9	14.9	21.9	27.3	31.8	23.0	27.2	5.1	$22,455	$4,587	$17,868
Pemberton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Pemberton Dr	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5809	546	43	12.6	55.3%	110 (20.1%)	323 (59.2%)	43 (7.9%)	18 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (8.8%)	23.3	605^th of 859 public elementary schools	29.6%		26.8	573^rd of 855 public elementary schools	33.0%	32	37.0	18.8	14.8	24.2	27.1	28.6	24.6	26.8	6.3	$19,513	$3,852	$15,661
Prince Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Prince Street	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5813	854	56	15.2	64.2%	90 (10.5%)	437 (51.2%)	238 (27.9%)	11 (1.3%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (8.3%)	13.2	762^nd of 859 public elementary schools	11.3%		17.3	696^th of 855 public elementary schools	18.6%	66	19.8	16.8	7.6	14.9	16.3	17.8	16.5	16.9		$16,420	$4,017	$12,403
Charles H. Chipman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	711 Lake St	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5814	296	28	10.7	65.2%	29 (9.8%)	208 (70.3%)	39 (13.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$23,081	$5,917	$17,164
Fruitland Intermediate	Public	3-5	208 W Main St	Fruitland	21826	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5805	393	28	14.0	50.1%	169 (43.0%)	117 (29.8%)	45 (11.5%)	20 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (10.4%)	36	478^th of 859 public elementary schools	44.4%		44.1	423^rd of 855 public elementary schools	50.5%	55	35.2	25.6	35.8	32.2	35.9	39.3	27.3	33.8	13.4	$16,445	$2,554	$13,891
North Salisbury Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	1213 Emerson Ave	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 677-5807	505	41	12.3	38.0%	175 (34.7%)	167 (33.1%)	79 (15.6%)	42 (8.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.5%)	74.9	200^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.7%		70.5	230^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.1%	30	62.2	55.1	36.7	50.8	64.2	60.5	48.9	57.5	36.3	$17,653	$2,379	$15,274
Fruitland Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	301 N Division St	Fruitland	21826	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5171	475	34	13.9	50.7%	210 (44.2%)	143 (30.1%)	57 (12.0%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.5%)								(n/a)										$17,109	$2,414	$14,696
West Salisbury	Public	PK, KG-2	1321 West Road	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5816	361	27	13.3	57.9%	50 (13.9%)	206 (57.1%)	67 (18.6%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	26 (7.2%)								(n/a)										$19,385	$3,829	$15,556
East Salisbury Elementary	Public	3-5	1201 Old Ocean City Rd	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5803	421	37	11.3	69.8%	77 (18.3%)	205 (48.7%)	100 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.6%)	13.9	744^th of 859 public elementary schools	13.4%		13.2	759^th of 855 public elementary schools	11.2%	15	25.3	9.8	7.0	14.1	15.0	23.4	18.9	19.2		$20,994	$4,452	$16,542
Glen Avenue School	Public	2-5	1615 Glen Ave	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5806	379	34	11.1	69.9%	71 (18.7%)	229 (60.4%)	32 (8.4%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.5%)	14.7	729^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.1%		14.7	738^th of 855 public elementary schools	13.7%	9	20.2	12.9	10.5	14.4	15.1	28.1	19.1	20.8		$20,250	$4,444	$15,806

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinehurst Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pinehurst Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pinehurst Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bennett Middle
High : James M. Bennett High

Is Pinehurst Elementary a good school?

Pinehurst Elementary ranks 628^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Pinehurst Elementary in?

Wicomico County Public Schools

How many students attend Pinehurst Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Pinehurst Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pinehurst Elementary?

Students at Pinehurst Elementary are 52% African American, 23% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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