Piney Creek Elementary

Alleghany County Schools
559 Piney Creek Sch Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
198 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Piney Creek Elementary School, located in the rural community of Piney Creek, North Carolina, is a small, neighborhood school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Alleghany County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment where students receive individualized attention, thanks to its intimate class sizes and a faculty committed to the academic and personal growth of each child.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Piney Creek Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a well-rounded education. The school encourages a strong partnership between families and educators to ensure that students are prepared for their future academic endeavors. By maintaining close ties to the surrounding Alleghany County area, the school provides a stable and encouraging atmosphere that helps young learners build a strong foundation for lifelong success.
198
Total Students
13.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (89.4%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: Alleghany County Schools
Phone: (336)359-2988
Website: http://www.alleghany.k12.nc.us/pcs
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
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 18
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio
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