- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Charleston, SC
Pinehurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinehurst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450144001562
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinehurst Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #24 of 30
- public schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinehurst Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinehurst Elementary ranks #24 of 30 public schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Pinehurst Elementary grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450144001562 · North Charleston, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Pinehurst Elementary grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pinehurst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 758
Pinehurst Elementary
758 students
What this shows Pinehurst Elementary reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinehurst Elementary compares
Pinehurst Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 14.6%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Pinehurst Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in North Charleston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinehurst Elementary
How many students attend Pinehurst Elementary?
Pinehurst Elementary has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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?
100.0% of students at Pinehurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinehurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinehurst Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinehurst Elementary?
Pinehurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Pinehurst Elementary rank among public schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinehurst Elementary ranks #24 of 30 public schools in North Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Pinehurst Elementary, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.