Pinecrest Elementary

220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinecrest Elementary School, located at 220 East Northside Drive in Greenwood, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greenwood School District 50. Situated in a suburban area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development for its young student population.

As part of the broader Greenwood community, Pinecrest Elementary places a strong value on parent-teacher collaboration and community involvement to enhance the student experience. The school aims to prepare children for future academic success by utilizing balanced curriculum standards and dedicated instructional practices. With a focus on cultivating a safe and inclusive culture, Pinecrest strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to transition effectively into the middle school level.

379

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinecrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	107
Black	184
Asian	1
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	3

Black
184 (48.5%)
Hispanic
107 (28.2%)
White
70 (18.5%)
Two or More
14 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenwood 50
Phone:	(864)941-5580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 35

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63