- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
Pinkston Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinkston Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465001821
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinkston Street Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinkston Street Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinkston Street Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pinkston Street Elementary held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370465001821 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Pinkston Street Elementary held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pinkston Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- This school 262
Pinkston Street Elementary
262 students
What this shows Pinkston Street Elementary reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinkston Street Elementary compares
Pinkston Street 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 3.8%
White 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Pinkston Street Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinkston Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinkston Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinkston Street Elementary
How many students attend Pinkston Street Elementary?
Pinkston Street Elementary has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinkston Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinkston Street Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Pinkston Street Elementary?
98.9% of students at Pinkston Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinkston Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinkston Street Elementary is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinkston Street Elementary?
Pinkston Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pinkston Street Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinkston Street Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides Pinkston Street Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.