Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinkston Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinkston Street Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
ONCE A TIGER, ALWAYS A TIGER… PINKSTON PROUD!
School Rankings
Pinkston Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinkston Street Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2143 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
68%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinkston Street Elementary School's ranking?
Pinkston Street Elementary School is ranked #2143 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pinkston Street Elementary School often compared to?
Pinkston Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zeb Vance Elementary School, L B Yancey Elementary School, Clarke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pinkston Street Elementary School?
251 students attend Pinkston Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pinkston Street Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinkston Street Elementary School?
Pinkston Street Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pinkston Street Elementary School offer ?
Pinkston Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinkston Street Elementary School part of?
Pinkston Street Elementary School is part of Vance County Schools.
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