Shoals Elementary

www.surry.k12.nc.us

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shoals Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the rural community of Pinnacle, North Carolina. Serving students within the Surry County Schools district, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, fostering a close-knit environment typical of small-town institutions. Its curriculum is designed to support core academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Surry County Schools system, which provides access to district-wide resources, technology integration, and extracurricular programs. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, Shoals Elementary strives to create a supportive, secure learning atmosphere for its students. Those interested in current academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment information can find further details on the official district website at [www.surry.k12.nc.us](http://www.surry.k12.nc.us).

235

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shoals Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	13

White
208 (88.5%)
Two or More
13 (5.5%)
Hispanic
11 (4.7%)
Black
3 (1.3%)

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:	Surry County Schools
Phone:	(336)325-2518
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43