Pinnacle Elementary School

Summary:

Pinnacle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinnacle, North Carolina, serving 156 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Stokes County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Pinnacle Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.74%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of African American (3.21%) and Hispanic (3.85%) students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with 3rd-grade math proficiency (47.1%) lagging behind the state (62.7%) and district (63.7%) averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.7 over the past three years. Notably, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 41.46% in 2020-2021 to 66.67% in 2022-2023.

Pinnacle Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 165 out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 509 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and white students performing significantly worse than the state average for that subgroup. Compared to nearby schools like Westfield Elementary and Rural Hall Elementary, Pinnacle Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with strengths in some areas but significant room for improvement in others.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1095 Surry Line Rd
       Pinnacle, NC  27043


(336) 368-2990

District: Stokes County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
509th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,967 Help


Students who attend Pinnacle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chestnut Grove Middle School
High:    West Stokes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
African American:
3.1%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinnacle Elementary School ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Stokes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), African American (3.1%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinnacle Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Stokes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinnacle Elementary School is $11,967, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Stokes County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pinnacle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle Elementary School 509th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pinnacle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stokes County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stokes County Schools 134th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinnacle Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pinnacle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.67 668th 1276 47.6%
2007 68.00 390th 1293 69.8%
2008 61.02 529th 1324 60.0%
2009 64.60 515th 1354 62.0%
2010 72.23 346th 1363 74.6%
2011 72.26 359th 1381 74.0%
2012 75.05 297th 1388 78.6%
2013 31.63 1011th 1403 27.9%
2014 49.40 707th 1390 49.1%
2015 40.56 897th 1440 37.7%
2016 51.59 700th 1425 50.9%
2017 72.58 361st 1429 74.7%
2018 84.54 165th 1434 88.5%
2019 78.91 246th 1473 83.3%
2021 44.72 787th 1489 47.1%
2022 49.57 753rd 1514 50.3%
2023 56.82 641st 1502 57.3%
2024 63.97 509th 1505 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.84 28th 1332 97.9%
2019 91.13 46th 1361 96.6%
2021 48.83 617th 1329 53.6%
2022 58.49 487th 1366 64.3%
2023 56.23 569th 1437 60.4%
2024 64.10 418th 1450 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pinnacle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.67 123rd 1405 91.2%
2019 80.87 198th 1424 86.1%
2021 54.74 613th 1440 57.4%
2022 53.10 665th 1458 54.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pinnacle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.03 340th 1413 75.9%
2019 88.25 112th 1430 92.2%
2021 40.29 848th 1444 41.3%
2022 52.73 680th 1464 53.6%
2023 67.61 415th 1461 71.6%
2024 75.78 291st 1464 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pinnacle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.03 369th 1178 68.7%
2019 62.70 428th 1183 63.8%
2021 20.12 1026th 1172 12.5%
2022 26.16 979th 1194 18.0%
2023 32.01 884th 1183 25.3%
2024 42.29 724th 1166 37.9%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pinnacle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 202 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1989 199 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a -3 215
1990 183 12 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1991 228 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 240 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 243 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1994 261 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 16 289
1995 212 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 212 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 237 18 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 224 21 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 234 14 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2000 230 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2001 251 24 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 256 26 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 256 26 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 246 22 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 249 22 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 248 24 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 237 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 8 259
2008 211 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 7 236
2009 188 15 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 212 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2011 193 10 1 8 1 0 1 0 214
2012 190 10 1 6 1 0 0 0 208
2013 204 6 1 9 1 0 2 0 223
2014 181 5 0 8 2 0 2 0 198
2015 169 5 0 9 2 0 1 0 186
2016 168 5 0 5 2 0 3 0 183
2017 167 6 0 5 2 0 6 0 186
2018 164 3 0 6 1 0 6 0 180
2019 163 5 0 5 1 0 2 0 176
2020 158 4 0 4 0 0 4 0 170
2021 150 3 0 6 0 0 5 0 164
2022 157 3 0 8 0 0 2 0 170
2023 140 5 0 6 0 0 5 0 156
2024 148 5 0 5 0 0 5 0 163

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Pinnacle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 12.0 18.0 26.3
1989 215 14.0 15.3 41.9
1990 203 14.0 14.5 32
1991 245 14.0 17.5 26.5
1992 255 14.0 18.2 26.3
1993 256 18.0 14.2 35.9
1994 289 18.0 16.1 34.1
1995 223 16.0 13.9 43.5
1996 223 16.0 13.9 43.5
1997 263 15.0 17.5 24.7
1998 252 18.0 14.0 25
1999 250 19.0 13.2 41.6
2000 251 18.0 13.9 33.5
2001 279 27.0 10.3 30.8
2002 289 19.0 15.2 38.1
2003 289 19.0 15.2 38.1
2004 275 19.0 14.5 37.5
2005 279 19.0 14.7 41.9
2006 277 19.0 14.6 41.5
2007 259 n/a n/a 40.6
2008 236 14.7 16.1 43.7
2009 208 14.3 14.5 41.8
2010 227 15.3 14.8 55.1
2011 214 14.3 14.9 56.1
2012 208 14.3 14.5 55.8
2013 223 16.4 13.5 61.4
2014 198 14.4 13.6 63.1
2015 186 13.0 14.3 61.8
2016 183 12.0 15.2 62.8
2017 186 12.3 15.1 66.7
2018 180 12.8 14.0 55.6
2019 176 11.2 15.7 61.9
2020 170 12.2 13.9 55.3
2021 164 12.2 13.4 41.5
2022 170 11.5 14.7 58.2
2023 156 11.2 13.9 66.7
2024 163 11.5 14.1 67.5

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 Pinnacle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 12.0 18.0 26.3
1989 215 14.0 15.3 41.9
1990 203 14.0 14.5 32
1991 245 14.0 17.5 26.5
1992 255 14.0 18.2 26.3
1993 256 18.0 14.2 35.9
1994 289 18.0 16.1 34.1
1995 223 16.0 13.9 43.5
1996 223 16.0 13.9 43.5
1997 263 15.0 17.5 24.7
1998 252 18.0 14.0 25
1999 250 19.0 13.2 41.6
2000 251 18.0 13.9 33.5
2001 279 27.0 10.3 30.8
2002 289 19.0 15.2 38.1
2003 289 19.0 15.2 38.1
2004 275 19.0 14.5 37.5
2005 279 19.0 14.7 41.9
2006 277 19.0 14.6 41.5
2007 259 n/a n/a 40.6
2008 236 14.7 16.1 43.7
2009 208 14.3 14.5 41.8
2010 227 15.3 14.8 55.1
2011 214 14.3 14.9 56.1
2012 208 14.3 14.5 55.8
2013 223 16.4 13.5 61.4
2014 198 14.4 13.6 63.1
2015 186 13.0 14.3 61.8
2016 183 12.0 15.2 62.8
2017 186 12.3 15.1 66.7
2018 180 12.8 14.0 55.6
2019 176 11.2 15.7 61.9
2020 170 12.2 13.9 55.3
2021 164 12.2 13.4 41.5
2022 170 11.5 14.7 58.2
2023 156 11.2 13.9 66.7
2024 163 11.5 14.1 67.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinnacle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,242 (10.4%) $10,725 (89.6%) $11,967

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinnacle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 641st of 1502 Elementary schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Elementary School)6077.1
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stokes County Schools)70.558.4
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pinnacle Elementary School)5045.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stokes County Schools)51.642.6
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Elementary School)84.252.6
 31.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stokes County Schools)60.852.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Elementary School)78.952.6
 26.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Stokes County Schools)60.552.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Elementary School)80.657.7
 22.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stokes County Schools)72.153.1
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Elementary School)77.446.2
 31.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Stokes County Schools)61.645
 16.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pinnacle Elementary School)90.365.4
 24.9%
   5th Grade Science (Stokes County Schools)79.958.7
 21.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students176156
 11.4%
African American55
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White163140
 14.1%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%66.7%
 4.7%


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Students at Pinnacle Elementary School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pinnacle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chestnut Grove Middle School
High : West Stokes High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended Pinnacle Elementary School.

Pinnacle Elementary School ranks 509th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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