At a glance
Reported students
441
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Piney Grove Elementary: 441 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Piney Grove Elementary
Piney Grove Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Charlotte. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 441 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51%) and Black (22.9%). English learners represent 44.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Piney Grove Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic51%
- Black22.9%
- Asian16.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Renaissance Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Berryhill School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
423 reported students
Clear Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
459 reported students
Croft Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
459 reported students
Winterfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Starmount Academy of Excellence
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Piney Grove Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idlewild Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 850 | 1.2 mi |
| Crown Point Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 657 | 1.3 mi |
| Greenway Park Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 511 | 1.4 mi |
| Albemarle Road Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 711 | 1.7 mi |
| Esperanza Global Academy Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 538 | 1.8 mi |
| Rama Road Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 560 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Piney Grove Elementary
What grades does Piney Grove Elementary serve?
Piney Grove Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend Piney Grove Elementary?
Piney Grove Elementary reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 706 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Piney Grove Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 441 students and 33.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Piney Grove Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Piney Grove Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Piney Grove Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Piney Grove Elementary in?
Piney Grove Elementary is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, based in Charlotte, NC, which operates 185 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Piney Grove Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Idlewild Elementary (1.2 mi), Crown Point Elementary (1.3 mi), Greenway Park Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.