PINNACLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pinnacle Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rutherford County Schools school district, located in Rutherfordton, NC with about 296 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Pinnacle Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pinnacle Elementary School, located on Painters Gap Road in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Rutherford County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for student success in later grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape while nurturing their individual interests and talents.
As part of the Rutherford County Schools system, Pinnacle Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Pinnacle strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of learning within the Rutherfordton community.
For more information, contact Pinnacle Elementary School at (828) 287-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
http://pes.rcsnc.org/
PINNACLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rutherfordton, NC with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rutherford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 18.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 296 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PINNACLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Female
- 54.1%
- Male
- 45.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.