Pinehurst Elementary

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinehurst Elementary School, located at 520 S Pinehurst Ave in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pinehurst Elementary places a high value on community engagement and student well-being. The school staff works to build partnerships with local families to ensure that students receive a holistic education that addresses both their intellectual and emotional needs. With a goal of creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

486

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinehurst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	66
Black	254
Asian	9
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
254 (52.3 %)
White
113 (23.3 %)
Hispanic
66 (13.6 %)
Two or More
42 (8.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5810
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 40

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 55