Pilot Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Pilot Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school serving 344 students in grades PK-5 in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, which is part of the Surry County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with strong results across all grade levels and subject areas.

Pilot Mountain Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 74.1% of 3rd graders, 77.1% of 4th graders, and 72.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 64.5% and 62.7% for the district and state, respectively. In Reading, the school had 61.1% of 3rd graders, 62.5% of 4th graders, and 55.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district and state. The school also excels in Science, with 73.9% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 70.3% and 66.2% for the district and state.

Pilot Mountain Elementary's strong performance extends to its statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking as high as 219 out of 1,429 schools. The school has also maintained a 3- to 4-star rating on the SchoolDigger scale, indicating its academic excellence. Notably, the school has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, further demonstrating its commitment to serving the diverse needs of its student population. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has seen a gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial student enrollment in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 218 Friends St.
       Pilot Mountain, NC  27041


(336) 444-8200

District: Surry County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,756 Help


Students who attend Pilot Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pilot Mountain Middle
High:    East Surry High
    Surry Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Hispanic:
14.2%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pilot Mountain Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (14.2%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pilot Mountain Elementary is 14.3, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pilot Mountain Elementary is $9,756, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pilot Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pilot Mountain Elementary 313th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pilot Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Surry County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Schools 80th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pilot Mountain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 53.02 609th 1403 56.6%
2014 59.99 537th 1390 61.4%
2015 60.77 560th 1440 61.1%
2016 79.64 233rd 1425 83.6%
2017 80.31 219th 1429 84.7%
2018 67.91 442nd 1434 69.2%
2019 66.59 466th 1473 68.4%
2021 74.67 323rd 1489 78.3%
2022 65.37 491st 1514 67.6%
2023 68.43 434th 1502 71.1%
2024 75.80 313th 1505 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 465th 1332 65.1%
2019 61.79 454th 1361 66.6%
2021 66.12 321st 1329 75.8%
2022 68.01 307th 1366 77.5%
2023 70.18 315th 1437 78.1%
2024 79.09 168th 1450 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.48 532nd 1405 62.1%
2019 64.65 477th 1424 66.5%
2021 66.52 407th 1440 71.7%
2022 72.78 332nd 1458 77.2%
2023 72.79 339th 1459 76.8%
2024 78.37 235th 1455 83.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.94 507th 878 42.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.29 186th 494 62.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.79 393rd 1413 72.2%
2019 65.58 445th 1430 68.9%
2021 78.65 257th 1444 82.2%
2022 54.44 648th 1464 55.7%
2023 60.57 553rd 1461 62.1%
2024 69.45 394th 1464 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.72 562nd 851 34.0%
2019 51.36 403rd 865 53.4%
2021 80.66 91st 843 89.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pilot Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.94 542nd 1178 54.0%
2019 50.25 605th 1183 48.9%
2021 53.89 518th 1172 55.8%
2022 46.25 666th 1194 44.2%
2023 50.49 607th 1183 48.7%
2024 58.03 483rd 1166 58.6%
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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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Open Quote Discrimination against the disabled children by the administrators is an issue within this school. If your child has an IEP in place or will need one, I advise you look into a different school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pilot Mountain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 326 17 0 58 0 0 11 0 412
2012 328 17 5 59 1 0 11 0 421
2013 328 18 3 52 1 0 11 0 413
2014 342 11 3 49 0 0 16 0 421
2015 342 16 3 61 0 0 17 0 439
2016 348 12 4 63 1 0 12 0 440
2017 339 11 1 60 1 0 18 0 430
2018 323 18 0 70 0 0 14 0 425
2019 314 17 0 64 0 0 13 0 408
2020 284 20 1 51 0 0 8 0 364
2021 259 12 0 55 0 0 5 0 331
2022 287 12 0 52 0 0 12 0 363
2023 281 7 0 49 0 0 7 0 344

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 Pilot Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 412 24.3 16.9 59.7
2012 421 24.3 17.2 55.6
2013 413 24.4 16.9 59.1
2014 421 26.1 16.0 58.7
2015 439 25.0 17.5 59.7
2016 440 25.0 17.6 55.2
2017 430 26.0 16.5 55.8
2018 425 26.6 15.9 52.7
2019 408 26.1 15.5 50.5
2020 364 25.9 14.0 48.6
2021 331 21.9 15.1 46.2
2022 363 24.4 14.8 33.9
2023 344 23.9 14.3 57.6

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 Pilot Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 412 24.3 16.9 59.7
2012 421 24.3 17.2 55.6
2013 413 24.4 16.9 59.1
2014 421 26.1 16.0 58.7
2015 439 25.0 17.5 59.7
2016 440 25.0 17.6 55.2
2017 430 26.0 16.5 55.8
2018 425 26.6 15.9 52.7
2019 408 26.1 15.5 50.5
2020 364 25.9 14.0 48.6
2021 331 21.9 15.1 46.2
2022 363 24.4 14.8 33.9
2023 344 23.9 14.3 57.6

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 Pilot Mountain Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,118 (11.5%) $8,638 (88.5%) $9,756

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pilot Mountain 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 466th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 434th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pilot Mountain Elementary)71.967.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.561.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pilot Mountain Elementary)67.245.7
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.747.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pilot Mountain Elementary)58.967.2
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)65.759.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pilot Mountain Elementary)58.971.6
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.762.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pilot Mountain Elementary)64.955.6
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.164.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pilot Mountain Elementary)66.262.2
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)60.453.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pilot Mountain Elementary)79.266.7
 12.5%
   5th Grade Science (Surry County Schools)79.775.7
 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 Students408344
 15.7%
African American177
 58.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6449
 23.4%
Pacific Islander00
White314281
 10.5%
Two or More Races137
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%57.6%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pilot Mountain Elementary

Students who attend Pilot Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pilot Mountain Middle
High : East Surry High
High : Surry Early College

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Pilot Mountain Elementary.

Pilot Mountain Elementary ranks 313th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pilot Mountain Elementary are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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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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