- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinehurst, NC
Pinehurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinehurst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370309002330
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinehurst Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 584
- students enrolled
Pinehurst Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309002330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pinehurst Elementary held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370309002330 · Pinehurst, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 15:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
Pinehurst Elementary held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pinehurst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- This school 584
Pinehurst Elementary
584 students
What this shows Pinehurst Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinehurst Elementary compares
Pinehurst Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Pinehurst Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinehurst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinehurst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinehurst Elementary
How many students attend Pinehurst Elementary?
Pinehurst Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinehurst, NC. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinehurst Elementary?
17.8% of students at Pinehurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinehurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinehurst Elementary is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Pinehurst, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinehurst Elementary?
Pinehurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Moore County Schools?
Besides Pinehurst Elementary, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.