Pinehurst Elementary

Summary:

Pinehurst Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Pinehurst, North Carolina, serving 624 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Moore County Schools district.

Pinehurst Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 77.4% to 93.6% in mathematics, 79.8% to 81.7% in reading, and an impressive 93.2% in 5th-grade science, far exceeding the state averages. The school's exceptional academic performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, White, special education, and military-connected students, placing it in the top 10-20% of North Carolina elementary schools. Pinehurst Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 17.1 over the past three school years.

Pinehurst Elementary's sustained excellence is a testament to its effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and supportive community. While the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, this percentage has been increasing, indicating growing socioeconomic diversity. Pinehurst Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Moore County Schools district, with the exception of West End Elementary, which also ranks in the top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 Dundee Road
       Pinehurst, NC  28374


(910) 295-6969

District: Moore County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,340 Help


Students who attend Pinehurst Elementary usually attend:

High:    Pinecrest High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Two or more races:
8.0%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinehurst Elementary ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Moore County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), two or more races (8%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Moore County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary is 15.8, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Moore County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinehurst Elementary is $8,340. 10 elementary schools in the Moore County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pinehurst Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinehurst Elementary 43rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pinehurst Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Moore County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Moore County Schools 62nd of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.66 60th 1276 95.3%
2007 85.76 84th 1293 93.5%
2008 89.53 68th 1324 94.9%
2009 83.31 148th 1354 89.1%
2010 85.25 113th 1363 91.7%
2011 86.20 111th 1381 92.0%
2012 89.70 44th 1388 96.8%
2013 92.79 72nd 1403 94.9%
2014 93.93 55th 1390 96.0%
2015 84.23 166th 1440 88.5%
2016 84.97 157th 1425 89.0%
2017 86.46 131st 1429 90.8%
2018 87.52 129th 1434 91.0%
2019 87.95 118th 1473 92.0%
2021 90.93 109th 1489 92.7%
2022 86.04 162nd 1514 89.3%
2023 91.68 93rd 1502 93.8%
2024 95.52 43rd 1505 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.44 8th 801 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.49 406th 1332 69.5%
2019 54.68 586th 1361 56.9%
2022 37.73 884th 1366 35.3%
2023 75.72 228th 1437 84.1%
2024 87.16 69th 1450 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.30 89th 1405 93.7%
2019 82.72 171st 1424 88.0%
2021 87.36 129th 1440 91.0%
2022 81.69 206th 1458 85.9%
2023 89.88 95th 1459 93.5%
2024 93.90 48th 1455 96.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.05 184th 897 79.5%
2021 74.41 77th 646 88.1%
2022 79.85 53rd 634 91.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.73 247th 612 59.6%
2021 68.41 139th 494 71.9%
2022 51.21 348th 500 30.4%
2023 66.41 163rd 582 72.0%
2024 66.16 184th 669 72.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.70 16th 76 78.9%
2019 75.18 11th 72 84.7%
2021 85.64 5th 76 93.4%
2022 68.47 20th 85 76.5%
2023 79.21 13th 81 84.0%
2024 84.76 4th 75 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.42 206th 1413 85.4%
2019 88.66 107th 1430 92.5%
2021 90.78 96th 1444 93.4%
2022 86.29 149th 1464 89.8%
2023 90.25 98th 1461 93.3%
2024 94.94 38th 1464 97.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.57 18th 915 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pinehurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.64 168th 1178 85.7%
2019 80.08 183rd 1183 84.5%
2021 81.94 161st 1172 86.3%
2022 78.08 217th 1194 81.8%
2023 87.79 77th 1183 93.5%
2024 92.71 27th 1166 97.7%
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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.

Pinehurst Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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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 Not Specified Total
1998 275 110 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 299 119 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 316 140 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 337 144 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 392 128 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 392 128 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 414 128 7 20 6 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 431 113 6 23 6 n/a n/a 0 579
2006 465 106 6 25 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 514 87 12 26 6 n/a n/a 21 666
2008 524 69 12 38 5 n/a n/a 25 673
2009 509 82 18 34 5 n/a n/a 0 648
2010 490 97 19 36 4 n/a n/a 0 646
2011 312 40 7 18 4 3 4 0 388
2012 413 36 12 25 5 1 12 0 504
2013 402 35 6 32 8 1 11 0 495
2014 397 33 6 41 6 1 21 0 505
2015 404 35 9 46 3 1 19 0 517
2016 406 50 15 39 1 1 20 0 532
2017 404 50 11 40 0 0 25 0 530
2018 452 49 14 43 1 0 34 0 593
2019 474 36 12 44 1 0 44 0 611
2020 443 27 14 46 1 1 52 0 584
2021 425 24 19 42 2 1 32 0 545
2022 480 25 16 47 0 1 47 0 616
2023 486 30 17 39 1 1 50 0 624

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
1998 393 23.0 17.1 n/a
1999 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
2000 465 25.0 18.6 34
2001 494 25.0 19.8 31.2
2002 539 37.0 14.6 32.1
2003 539 37.0 14.6 32.1
2004 575 37.0 15.5 30.1
2005 579 37.0 15.6 30.2
2006 606 37.0 16.4 23.8
2007 666 n/a n/a 23.7
2008 673 38.4 17.5 23.8
2009 648 40.5 16.0 23.5
2010 646 37.5 17.2 27.4
2011 388 25.0 15.5 20.1
2012 504 30.0 16.8 17.3
2013 495 31.0 15.9 18.6
2014 505 27.2 18.5 14.7
2015 517 29.0 17.8 15.3
2016 532 29.0 18.3 17.5
2017 530 30.7 17.2 19.4
2018 593 35.7 16.5 15.7
2019 611 35.6 17.1 12.9
2020 584 34.8 16.7 11.8
2021 545 35.3 15.4 9.7
2022 616 35.8 17.1 10.6
2023 624 39.4 15.8 18.8

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
1998 393 23.0 17.1 n/a
1999 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
2000 465 25.0 18.6 34
2001 494 25.0 19.8 31.2
2002 539 37.0 14.6 32.1
2003 539 37.0 14.6 32.1
2004 575 37.0 15.5 30.1
2005 579 37.0 15.6 30.2
2006 606 37.0 16.4 23.8
2007 666 n/a n/a 23.7
2008 673 38.4 17.5 23.8
2009 648 40.5 16.0 23.5
2010 646 37.5 17.2 27.4
2011 388 25.0 15.5 20.1
2012 504 30.0 16.8 17.3
2013 495 31.0 15.9 18.6
2014 505 27.2 18.5 14.7
2015 517 29.0 17.8 15.3
2016 532 29.0 18.3 17.5
2017 530 30.7 17.2 19.4
2018 593 35.7 16.5 15.7
2019 611 35.6 17.1 12.9
2020 584 34.8 16.7 11.8
2021 545 35.3 15.4 9.7
2022 616 35.8 17.1 10.6
2023 624 39.4 15.8 18.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $531 (6.4%) $7,809 (93.6%) $8,340

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinehurst Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinehurst Elementary)86.484.5
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Moore County Schools)63.472.4
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pinehurst Elementary)75.777.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Moore County Schools)6459.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinehurst Elementary)70.872.1
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Moore County Schools)57.164.1
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pinehurst Elementary)7376
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Moore County Schools)6062.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinehurst Elementary)83.588.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Moore County Schools)65.168.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pinehurst Elementary)79.375.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Moore County Schools)56.858.4
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pinehurst Elementary)89.185.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Moore County Schools)74.975.3
 0.4%
   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 Students611624
 2.1%
African American3630
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian1217
 41.7%
Hispanic4439
 11.4%
Pacific Islander01
White474486
 2.5%
Two or More Races4450
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.9%18.8%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinehurst Elementary

Students at Pinehurst Elementary are 78% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes! Pinehurst Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Pinehurst Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Pinecrest High

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Pinehurst Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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