Piney Grove Elementary

Summary:

Piney Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Kernersville, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school has seen a gradual shift in its student racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students in recent years.

Piney Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, ranking in the top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools. The school's performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with over 70% of students scoring proficient or better. In reading, the school also outperforms the district and state, with 60-77% of students scoring proficient or better. However, the school's performance for African American students is an area of concern, ranking in the bottom 10% of North Carolina elementary schools. Additionally, the school's performance for gifted and talented students, as well as students with disabilities, could be improved.

When compared to nearby schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, Piney Grove Elementary outperforms its peers. However, when compared to schools in the Guilford County Schools district, such as EP Pearce Elementary and Oak Ridge Elementary, Piney Grove Elementary's performance is not as strong, particularly in mathematics and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 Piney Grove Road
       Kernersville, NC  27284-8267


(336) 703-4122

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,557 Help


Students who attend Piney Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kernersville Middle
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    East Forsyth High
    Middle College of Forsyth County

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
18.0%
African American:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Piney Grove Elementary ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 9th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (18%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piney Grove Elementary is 14.9. 34 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piney Grove Elementary is $9,557. 33 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Piney Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Piney Grove Elementary 147th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Piney Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Piney Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.08 336th 1276 73.7%
2007 71.71 311th 1293 75.9%
2008 70.62 340th 1324 74.3%
2009 71.95 355th 1354 73.8%
2010 72.20 347th 1363 74.5%
2011 79.48 212th 1381 84.6%
2012 75.27 291st 1388 79.0%
2013 79.44 234th 1403 83.3%
2014 80.40 233rd 1390 83.2%
2015 73.57 350th 1440 75.7%
2016 77.55 271st 1425 81.0%
2017 73.19 348th 1429 75.6%
2018 84.55 164th 1434 88.6%
2019 79.66 236th 1473 84.0%
2021 63.58 507th 1489 66.0%
2022 72.47 361st 1514 76.2%
2023 82.39 203rd 1502 86.5%
2024 87.47 147th 1505 90.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.41 203rd 533 61.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.39 305th 801 61.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.62 463rd 1332 65.2%
2019 49.94 678th 1361 50.2%
2021 45.30 689th 1329 48.2%
2022 54.14 582nd 1366 57.4%
2023 64.64 420th 1437 70.8%
2024 73.79 254th 1450 82.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.31 164th 1405 88.3%
2019 77.40 256th 1424 82.0%
2021 58.06 563rd 1440 60.9%
2022 68.18 407th 1458 72.1%
2023 81.20 196th 1459 86.6%
2024 86.40 134th 1455 90.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.45 101st 897 88.7%
2019 48.60 386th 878 56.0%
2021 44.86 299th 646 53.7%
2022 62.91 142nd 634 77.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.12 239th 612 60.9%
2021 71.04 98th 494 80.2%
2022 62.72 200th 500 60.0%
2023 58.10 319th 582 45.2%
2024 66.01 189th 669 71.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.60 176th 1413 87.5%
2019 79.54 224th 1430 84.3%
2021 66.71 443rd 1444 69.3%
2022 74.36 317th 1464 78.3%
2023 81.07 210th 1461 85.6%
2024 85.75 154th 1464 89.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.45 839th 933 10.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.96 291st 851 65.8%
2019 61.60 287th 865 66.8%
2021 28.90 653rd 843 22.5%
2022 37.93 581st 893 34.9%
2023 50.14 439th 915 52.0%
2024 58.50 338th 951 64.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Piney Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.71 326th 1178 72.3%
2019 67.66 351st 1183 70.3%
2021 48.73 593rd 1172 49.4%
2022 66.86 358th 1194 70.0%
2023 79.78 184th 1183 84.4%
2024 82.61 157th 1166 86.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Open Quote We moved to the area this past August and I chose Piney Grove because it has the best Schooldigger rating of all the schools in the area, plus it feeds into the better middle school in Kernersville. The staff at Piney Grove have been extremely kind to our family and helpful. My children love their teachers and I feel that they are really holding my children to a high standard, esp my 3rd grader. My 1st grade son's teacher has been great about giving him more challenging work to keep him interested and really maintains order in the class room. They really encourage a sense of "Panda" pride, and have a lot of fun little fund raiser and contests to encourage participation. There are also a lot of parent volunteers which is great for the teachers. I give Piney Grove a 5 because we love the school, the building is not very impressive, but it is sufficient for their needs and I would feel shallow downgrading the rating for something that is directly effected by the state of NC. Close Quote


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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Open Quote Piney Grove is a great school where the teachers really care about the kids and it shows! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Piney Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 535 160 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 702
1992 551 174 2 3 0 n/a n/a 2 732
1993 560 165 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 621 156 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 679 173 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1996 679 173 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1997 656 155 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 825
1998 664 128 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 812
1999 665 125 4 15 5 n/a n/a 0 814
2000 674 85 6 18 6 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 677 100 5 15 6 n/a n/a 0 803
2002 619 88 5 22 6 n/a n/a 0 740
2003 619 88 5 22 6 n/a n/a 0 740
2004 630 93 5 26 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2005 649 86 4 19 4 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 662 95 8 17 3 n/a n/a 0 785
2007 658 52 7 21 4 n/a n/a 29 771
2008 679 62 5 13 8 n/a n/a 26 793
2009 688 89 7 21 5 n/a n/a 0 810
2010 665 77 8 28 2 n/a n/a 0 780
2011 623 51 9 37 3 0 18 0 741
2012 534 42 9 40 1 0 18 0 644
2013 517 43 8 37 0 0 15 0 620
2014 477 37 9 51 2 0 21 0 597
2015 464 41 6 41 3 0 24 0 579
2016 498 39 7 34 2 1 25 0 606
2017 488 39 4 49 0 1 22 0 603
2018 500 31 3 61 1 1 22 0 619
2019 480 39 2 65 1 0 22 0 609
2020 493 36 1 72 1 0 26 0 629
2021 455 48 1 87 0 0 20 0 611
2022 433 42 1 92 0 0 23 0 591
2023 424 44 1 109 0 0 27 0 605

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 Piney Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 702 38.0 18.4 0
1992 732 45.0 16.2 18.4
1993 730 52.0 14.0 22.1
1994 780 55.0 14.2 17.6
1995 867 63.0 13.8 21.7
1996 867 63.0 13.8 21.7
1997 825 62.0 13.3 28.1
1998 812 65.0 12.5 23.8
1999 814 65.0 12.5 20.9
2000 789 65.0 12.1 22.6
2001 803 65.0 12.4 19.6
2002 740 65.0 11.4 17.6
2003 740 65.0 11.4 17.6
2004 756 65.0 11.6 17.2
2005 762 65.0 11.7 21.1
2006 785 65.0 12.1 22.5
2007 771 n/a n/a 23
2008 793 52.6 15.1 21.1
2009 810 53.3 15.2 20.9
2010 780 49.9 15.6 24.2
2011 741 47.4 15.6 26.5
2012 644 39.5 16.2 28.1
2013 620 38.0 16.3 27.4
2014 597 37.3 15.9 31.3
2015 579 35.0 16.5 28.3
2016 606 36.0 16.8 28.9
2017 603 38.4 15.6 31.3
2018 619 41.4 14.9 27.9
2019 609 39.7 15.3 30.7
2020 629 42.4 14.8 32.8
2021 611 38.5 15.8 28.2
2022 591 38.2 15.4 28.3
2023 605 40.5 14.9 40.7

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 Piney Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 702 38.0 18.4 0
1992 732 45.0 16.2 18.4
1993 730 52.0 14.0 22.1
1994 780 55.0 14.2 17.6
1995 867 63.0 13.8 21.7
1996 867 63.0 13.8 21.7
1997 825 62.0 13.3 28.1
1998 812 65.0 12.5 23.8
1999 814 65.0 12.5 20.9
2000 789 65.0 12.1 22.6
2001 803 65.0 12.4 19.6
2002 740 65.0 11.4 17.6
2003 740 65.0 11.4 17.6
2004 756 65.0 11.6 17.2
2005 762 65.0 11.7 21.1
2006 785 65.0 12.1 22.5
2007 771 n/a n/a 23
2008 793 52.6 15.1 21.1
2009 810 53.3 15.2 20.9
2010 780 49.9 15.6 24.2
2011 741 47.4 15.6 26.5
2012 644 39.5 16.2 28.1
2013 620 38.0 16.3 27.4
2014 597 37.3 15.9 31.3
2015 579 35.0 16.5 28.3
2016 606 36.0 16.8 28.9
2017 603 38.4 15.6 31.3
2018 619 41.4 14.9 27.9
2019 609 39.7 15.3 30.7
2020 629 42.4 14.8 32.8
2021 611 38.5 15.8 28.2
2022 591 38.2 15.4 28.3
2023 605 40.5 14.9 40.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Piney Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $655 (6.9%) $8,903 (93.2%) $9,557

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piney Grove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Piney Grove Elementary)72.384.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Piney Grove Elementary)67.978.6
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Piney Grove Elementary)70.568.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Piney Grove Elementary)68.467.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Piney Grove Elementary)74.564.3
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Piney Grove Elementary)79.658.2
 21.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Piney Grove Elementary)85.781.6
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students609605
 0.7%
African American3944
 12.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic65109
 67.7%
Pacific Islander00
White480424
 11.7%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%40.7%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Piney Grove Elementary

Students at Piney Grove Elementary are 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Piney Grove Elementary ranks in the top 9.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended Piney Grove Elementary.


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