Is Pines Elementary a good school?

Pines Elementary ranks 893 rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pines Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Pines Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pines Elementary?

Students at Pines Elementary are 84% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White.

What schools do graduates of Pines Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pines Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Washington County Middle High : Washington County High

Pines Elementary

Summary:

Pines Elementary is a public elementary school in Roper, North Carolina, serving 424 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 178 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Pines Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. Only 32% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 48.7%. The school has a high percentage of African American students (84.43%) and an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, Pines Elementary's African American students and students with low socioeconomic status perform significantly better than the overall student population, ranking in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools for these subgroups.

While Pines Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, the nearby schools in the Bertie County and Martin County districts also struggle academically, with proficiency rates often below the state average. This suggests that the educational challenges faced by Pines Elementary may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the region. The school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio indicate that it is receiving adequate funding and resources, but these inputs have not translated into strong academic outcomes, suggesting a need to re-evaluate instructional practices and support systems.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970

(252) 793-1137

District: Washington County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,588

Students who attend Pines Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Washington County Middle
High:	Washington County High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.4%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pines Elementary ranks worse than 59.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.4%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pines Elementary is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Pines Elementary employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pines Elementary is $12,588.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pines Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pines Elementary 893^rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pines Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 178^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	14.30	1179^th	1276	7.6%
2007	10.84	1223^rd	1293	5.4%
2008	9.75	1248^th	1324	5.7%
2009	5.75	1309^th	1354	3.3%
2010	5.03	1337^th	1363	1.9%
2011	3.99	1363^rd	1381	1.3%
2012	19.18	1221^st	1388	12.0%
2013	14.91	1266^th	1403	9.8%
2014	9.28	1301^st	1390	6.4%
2015	9.19	1349^th	1440	6.3%
2016	16.37	1252^nd	1425	12.1%
2017	15.28	1269^th	1429	11.2%
2018	15.62	1268^th	1434	11.6%
2019	14.65	1316^th	1473	10.7%
2021	9.78	1389^th	1489	6.7%
2022	13.33	1385^th	1514	8.5%
2023	26.32	1150^th	1502	23.4%
2024	41.91	893^rd	1505	40.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	21.07	1165^th	1332	12.5%
2019	18.88	1224^th	1361	10.1%
2021	18.26	1181^st	1329	11.1%
2022	23.70	1164^th	1366	14.8%
2023	43.62	838^th	1437	41.7%
2024	61.69	464^th	1450	68.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	13.71	1286^th	1405	8.5%
2019	16.07	1284^th	1424	9.8%
2021	11.65	1338^th	1440	7.1%
2022	15.55	1328^th	1458	8.9%
2023	32.76	1014^th	1459	30.5%
2024	51.98	686^th	1455	52.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	39.93	524^th	897	41.6%
2019	72.24	135^th	878	84.6%
2021	28.25	506^th	646	21.7%
2022	21.65	572^nd	634	9.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	0.65	492^nd	494	0.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	22.38	1183^rd	1413	16.3%
2019	15.53	1284^th	1430	10.2%
2021	10.03	1359^th	1444	5.9%
2022	12.52	1362^nd	1464	7.0%
2023	21.45	1202^nd	1461	17.7%
2024	31.85	1042^nd	1464	28.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	35.43	649^th	927	30.0%
2019	34.54	676^th	949	28.8%
2021	25.22	722^nd	896	19.4%
2022	32.58	661^st	927	28.7%
2023	49.05	444^th	933	52.4%
2024	62.85	259^th	924	72.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pines Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.17	1060^th	1178	10.0%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pines Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	264	612	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	881
1989	277	617	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
1990	287	590	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1991	286	593	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	887
1992	263	564	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	833
1993	252	569	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	36	864
1994	253	591	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	55	907
1995	253	658	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	917
1996	253	658	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	917
1997	254	677	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	938
1998	246	731	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	-1	990
1999	223	712	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	949
2000	210	697	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	920
2001	157	564	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	730
2002	179	628	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
2003	179	628	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
2004	164	611	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
2005	146	606	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	775
2006	155	602	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	794
2007	141	561	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	12	747
2008	140	596	1	35	2	n/a	n/a	11	785
2009	110	467	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2010	122	515	2	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2011	93	480	2	40	0	0	13	0	628
2012	81	474	2	37	0	0	8	0	602
2013	81	534	2	45	0	0	11	0	673
2014	68	482	4	40	0	0	7	0	601
2015	75	542	4	39	3	0	7	0	670
2016	65	529	4	32	2	0	9	0	641
2017	63	502	3	29	2	0	14	0	613
2018	52	484	4	32	2	0	10	0	584
2019	50	471	8	31	0	0	19	0	579
2020	37	404	4	33	1	0	23	0	502
2021	20	379	3	29	1	0	19	0	451
2022	16	354	0	23	0	0	15	0	408
2023	18	358	3	24	0	0	21	0	424

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

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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 Pines Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	881	55.0	16.0	51.6
1989	897	55.0	16.3	72.4
1990	882	55.0	16.0	63.3
1991	887	55.0	16.1	62.9
1992	833	55.0	15.1	50.4
1993	864	54.0	16.0	62
1994	907	56.0	16.2	66
1995	917	63.0	14.6	57.6
1996	917	63.0	14.6	57.6
1997	938	62.0	15.1	62.8
1998	990	66.0	15.0	60.8
1999	949	66.0	14.4	78.4
2000	920	66.0	13.9	81.8
2001	730	66.0	11.1	97.3
2002	827	72.0	11.5	0
2003	827	72.0	11.5	0
2004	796	72.0	11.1	82.9
2005	775	72.0	10.8	82.3
2006	794	72.0	11.0	79
2007	747	n/a	n/a	80.8
2008	785	53.8	14.6	n/a
2009	607	52.7	11.5	79.1
2010	675	48.0	14.0	86.2
2011	628	43.2	14.5	90.1
2012	602	36.0	16.7	86.4
2013	673	35.0	19.2	91.2
2014	601	34.5	17.4	99.5
2015	670	34.0	19.7	99.1
2016	641	38.0	16.8	99.5
2017	613	34.0	18.0	97.9
2018	584	35.0	16.6	97.8
2019	579	37.0	15.6	99.5
2020	502	35.0	14.3	99.4
2021	451	32.0	14.0	99.3
2022	408	29.0	14.0	99.3
2023	424	27.0	15.7	99.3

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 Pines Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	881	55.0	16.0	51.6
1989	897	55.0	16.3	72.4
1990	882	55.0	16.0	63.3
1991	887	55.0	16.1	62.9
1992	833	55.0	15.1	50.4
1993	864	54.0	16.0	62
1994	907	56.0	16.2	66
1995	917	63.0	14.6	57.6
1996	917	63.0	14.6	57.6
1997	938	62.0	15.1	62.8
1998	990	66.0	15.0	60.8
1999	949	66.0	14.4	78.4
2000	920	66.0	13.9	81.8
2001	730	66.0	11.1	97.3
2002	827	72.0	11.5	0
2003	827	72.0	11.5	0
2004	796	72.0	11.1	82.9
2005	775	72.0	10.8	82.3
2006	794	72.0	11.0	79
2007	747	n/a	n/a	80.8
2008	785	53.8	14.6	n/a
2009	607	52.7	11.5	79.1
2010	675	48.0	14.0	86.2
2011	628	43.2	14.5	90.1
2012	602	36.0	16.7	86.4
2013	673	35.0	19.2	91.2
2014	601	34.5	17.4	99.5
2015	670	34.0	19.7	99.1
2016	641	38.0	16.8	99.5
2017	613	34.0	18.0	97.9
2018	584	35.0	16.6	97.8
2019	579	37.0	15.6	99.5
2020	502	35.0	14.3	99.4
2021	451	32.0	14.0	99.3
2022	408	29.0	14.0	99.3
2023	424	27.0	15.7	99.3

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 Pines Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,428 (19.3%)	$10,160 (80.7%)	$12,588

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pines 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 1316^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1150^th of 1502 Elementary schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pines Elementary)	56.9	71.4	14.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	58.7	62.7	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pines Elementary)	37.5	37.2	0.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)	37	30.9	6.1%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pines Elementary)	32.1	36.2	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	35	34.5	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Pines Elementary)	44.3	36.2	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)	46.3	40.2	6.1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pines Elementary)	20.7	39.3	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	24.3	46.3	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pines Elementary)	35.9	31.1	4.8%
5th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)	35.7	32.9	2.8%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pines Elementary)	46.7	50.8	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)	48.7	56.1	7.4%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	579	424	26.8%
African American	471	358	24%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	31	24	22.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	18	64%
Two or More Races	19	21	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	99.3%	0.2%

Schools Near Pines Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pines Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	37 East Mill Pond Road	Roper	27970	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 793-1137	424	27	15.7	99.3%	18 (4.2%)	358 (84.4%)	24 (5.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	41.9	893^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	40.7%		26.3	1150^th of 1502 public elementary schools	23.4%	257	75.5	44.0	64.1				32.0	46.0	26.6				65.6		$12,588	$2,428	$10,160
Creswell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 South Seventh St	Creswell	27928	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 797-7474	119	10	11.9	97.5%	24 (20.2%)	65 (54.6%)	18 (15.1%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.6%)	21.9	1249^th of 1505 public elementary schools	17.0%		37.5	962^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	36.0%	287	66.7	17.4	69.2				33.3	26.1	30.8				7.7		$17,208	$2,807	$14,401
Pocosin Innovative Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	500 1st St	Creswell	27928	Washington County	Pocosin Innovative Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(252) 797-0230	234	20	11.4		171 (73.1%)	33 (14.1%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.0%)	43.7	859^th of 1505 public elementary schools	42.9%		37.3	965^th of 1502 public elementary schools	35.8%	106	46.9	64.3	38.7	68.8	53.3	52.9	53.1	60.7	35.5	56.3	46.7	52.9	45.2	94.1
Jamesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Hardison St	Jamesville	27846	Martin County	Martin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 792-8304	208	14	15.2	98.6%	146 (70.2%)	41 (19.7%)	12 (5.8%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	66.7	460^th of 1505 public elementary schools	69.4%		50.6	758^th of 1502 public elementary schools	49.5%	298	80.6	65.5	56.5				52.8	62.1	39.1				78.3		$13,807	$1,357	$12,450
Windsor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	104 Cooper Hill Road	Windsor	27983	Bertie County	Bertie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 794-5221	328	24	13.6	99.1%	34 (10.4%)	263 (80.2%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	46.3	814^th of 1505 public elementary schools	45.9%		37	968^th of 1502 public elementary schools	35.6%	154	48.0	40.9	58.0				50.0	45.5	56.0				68.6		$11,007	$1,523	$9,484

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Student/Teacher Ratio Pines Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pines Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Pines Elementary

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Schools Near Pines Elementary