Pinewood Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/pinewoodES

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary, located at 805 Seneca Pl in Charlotte, NC, is a public school serving students as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated in the South Charlotte area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided by the CMS district, Pinewood focuses on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the neighborhood to enhance the educational experience. Its official website serves as a primary hub for families to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to instruction and inclusive programming, Pinewood Elementary strives to create a welcoming space that meets the unique needs of every student in its care.

521

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	300
Black	152
Asian	14
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
300 (57.6%)
Black
152 (29.2%)
White
38 (7.3%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5825
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/pinewoodES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinewood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinewood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	51.8%
Male	251	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)