Pine Level Elementary

Summary:

Pine Level Elementary is a public elementary school serving 362 students in grades PK-5 in Pine Level, North Carolina, which is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.

Pine Level Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (35.36%) compared to surrounding schools. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages, with 92.2% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 61.6% for the district and 58.1% for the state. The school has also shown impressive growth, moving from the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 25% in 2023-2024. Pine Level Elementary excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of North Carolina elementary schools for English Language Learners and in the top 10% for Low Socioeconomic Status students.

While Pine Level Elementary outperforms the district and state, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. Schools like Princeton Elementary and Thanksgiving Elementary also demonstrate strong academic results, suggesting that the Pine Level community has access to a cluster of high-quality elementary education options. Additionally, despite its strong academic performance, Pine Level Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with 65.47% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 304 West Blanche Street
       Pine Level, NC  27568


(919) 965-3323

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,201 Help


Students who attend Pine Level Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Johnston Middle
High:    North Johnston High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Hispanic:
35.4%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Level Elementary ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pine Level Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Johnston County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Hispanic (35.4%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Level Elementary is 11.6, which is the 5th best among 23 elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Level Elementary is $11,201, which is the 6th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Level Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Level Elementary 371st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pine Level Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 90th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Level Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.25 873rd 1276 31.6%
2007 55.60 639th 1293 50.6%
2008 45.62 793rd 1324 40.1%
2009 54.07 713th 1354 47.3%
2010 52.93 735th 1363 46.1%
2011 40.89 909th 1381 34.2%
2012 44.60 856th 1388 38.3%
2013 32.33 991st 1403 29.4%
2014 32.40 976th 1390 29.8%
2015 36.74 980th 1440 31.9%
2016 23.61 1167th 1425 18.1%
2017 48.08 783rd 1429 45.2%
2018 34.03 1026th 1434 28.5%
2019 30.00 1100th 1473 25.3%
2021 71.43 379th 1489 74.5%
2022 74.04 340th 1514 77.5%
2023 80.42 231st 1502 84.6%
2024 71.94 371st 1505 75.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.08 405th 421 3.8%
2019 25.30 430th 497 13.5%
2021 58.13 97th 385 74.8%
2022 73.57 53rd 485 89.1%
2023 92.92 20th 514 96.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.24 389th 801 51.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.47 798th 1332 40.1%
2019 28.45 1084th 1361 20.4%
2021 81.90 127th 1329 90.4%
2022 86.65 78th 1366 94.3%
2023 86.09 86th 1437 94.0%
2024 82.27 129th 1450 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.51 1031st 1405 26.6%
2019 21.88 1209th 1424 15.1%
2021 75.33 280th 1440 80.6%
2022 75.51 295th 1458 79.8%
2023 73.85 320th 1459 78.1%
2024 70.53 358th 1455 75.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.33 355th 897 60.4%
2019 34.92 603rd 878 31.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.79 147th 494 70.2%
2024 70.35 48th 669 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.66 996th 1413 29.5%
2019 39.17 934th 1430 34.7%
2021 64.10 480th 1444 66.8%
2022 69.62 390th 1464 73.4%
2023 82.49 191st 1461 86.9%
2024 70.65 381st 1464 74.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.91 642nd 851 24.6%
2019 20.54 781st 865 9.7%
2021 64.86 205th 843 75.7%
2022 68.96 188th 893 78.9%
2023 85.11 76th 915 91.7%
2024 74.56 167th 951 82.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Level Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.98 1010th 1178 14.3%
2019 27.02 972nd 1183 17.8%
2021 64.65 385th 1172 67.2%
2022 70.00 322nd 1194 73.0%
2023 70.01 318th 1183 73.1%
2024 61.90 426th 1166 63.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Pine Level Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 35 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 374
1989 325 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1990 313 28 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 302 36 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1992 319 35 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 329 37 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 324 36 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 369 52 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 369 52 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 357 44 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 362 49 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 389 54 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 383 62 1 42 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 375 60 1 54 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 370 65 3 76 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 370 65 3 76 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 367 51 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 373 51 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 382 54 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 387 43 1 83 1 n/a n/a 18 533
2008 367 62 1 91 2 n/a n/a 31 554
2009 360 117 1 114 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2010 348 123 0 118 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 319 72 0 164 4 0 23 0 582
2012 317 77 0 176 1 0 22 0 593
2013 319 62 0 169 4 0 17 0 571
2014 322 56 0 160 0 0 24 0 562
2015 338 53 0 176 0 0 15 0 582
2016 331 56 0 205 0 0 21 0 613
2017 241 26 0 140 1 0 7 0 415
2018 225 29 0 135 0 0 3 0 392
2019 219 15 0 146 0 0 15 0 395
2020 229 15 0 136 0 0 19 0 399
2021 209 12 0 128 0 0 18 0 367
2022 187 16 0 121 0 0 19 0 343
2023 196 22 0 128 0 0 16 0 362

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 Pine Level Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 19.0 19.6 23.5
1989 352 23.0 15.3 41.5
1990 347 23.0 15.0 39.2
1991 342 20.0 17.1 39.8
1992 362 20.0 18.1 21
1993 378 23.0 16.4 28.8
1994 373 27.0 13.8 32.2
1995 444 24.0 18.5 32.2
1996 444 24.0 18.5 32.2
1997 423 27.0 15.7 34.8
1998 438 27.0 16.2 29
1999 477 27.0 17.7 38.6
2000 489 30.0 16.3 44.4
2001 491 35.0 14.0 43
2002 515 41.0 12.6 46
2003 515 41.0 12.6 46
2004 498 41.0 12.1 52.2
2005 501 41.0 12.2 51.9
2006 517 41.0 12.6 48.5
2007 533 n/a n/a 45
2008 554 38.8 14.3 n/a
2009 594 41.1 14.5 n/a
2010 594 40.9 14.5 61.4
2011 582 39.0 14.9 64.9
2012 593 39.4 15.0 63.6
2013 571 38.9 14.6 63.4
2014 562 41.1 13.6 66.4
2015 582 40.0 14.5 64.9
2016 613 38.0 16.1 68.5
2017 415 29.5 14.0 62.2
2018 392 31.5 12.4 55.4
2019 395 29.4 13.3 54.7
2020 399 31.9 12.4 56.1
2021 367 30.5 12.0 46.6
2022 343 29.0 11.8 36.7
2023 362 31.0 11.6 65.5

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 Pine Level Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 19.0 19.6 23.5
1989 352 23.0 15.3 41.5
1990 347 23.0 15.0 39.2
1991 342 20.0 17.1 39.8
1992 362 20.0 18.1 21
1993 378 23.0 16.4 28.8
1994 373 27.0 13.8 32.2
1995 444 24.0 18.5 32.2
1996 444 24.0 18.5 32.2
1997 423 27.0 15.7 34.8
1998 438 27.0 16.2 29
1999 477 27.0 17.7 38.6
2000 489 30.0 16.3 44.4
2001 491 35.0 14.0 43
2002 515 41.0 12.6 46
2003 515 41.0 12.6 46
2004 498 41.0 12.1 52.2
2005 501 41.0 12.2 51.9
2006 517 41.0 12.6 48.5
2007 533 n/a n/a 45
2008 554 38.8 14.3 n/a
2009 594 41.1 14.5 n/a
2010 594 40.9 14.5 61.4
2011 582 39.0 14.9 64.9
2012 593 39.4 15.0 63.6
2013 571 38.9 14.6 63.4
2014 562 41.1 13.6 66.4
2015 582 40.0 14.5 64.9
2016 613 38.0 16.1 68.5
2017 415 29.5 14.0 62.2
2018 392 31.5 12.4 55.4
2019 395 29.4 13.3 54.7
2020 399 31.9 12.4 56.1
2021 367 30.5 12.0 46.6
2022 343 29.0 11.8 36.7
2023 362 31.0 11.6 65.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Level Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (7.9%) $10,317 (92.1%) $11,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Level Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1100th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 231st of 1502 Elementary schools
 59.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Level Elementary)53.771.4
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)56.864.5
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pine Level Elementary)50.761.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)51.151.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Level Elementary)40.366.1
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)5158.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pine Level Elementary)29.258.9
 29.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)47.458.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Level Elementary)65.685.7
 20.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)55.659.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pine Level Elementary)39.173
 33.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)46.953.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pine Level Elementary)65.679.4
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Johnston County Public Schools)66.872.2
 5.4%
   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 Students395362
 8.4%
African American1522
 46.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic146128
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White219196
 10.5%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%65.5%
 10.8%


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Students who attend Pine Level Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Johnston Middle
High : North Johnston High

Pine Level Elementary ranks 371st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pine Level Elementary are 54% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Pine Level Elementary.


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