PINKSTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pinkston Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vance County Schools school district, located in Henderson, NC with about 285 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, Pinkston Street Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Pinkston Street Elementary School is a public institution located in Henderson, North Carolina, and is part of the Vance County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare students for academic success as they transition through their primary education years.
The school is deeply integrated into the Vance County educational framework, emphasizing community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. Through its official online portal, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Pinkston Street Elementary strives to cultivate a positive learning climate that encourages student engagement and educational progress within the Henderson area.
For more information, contact Pinkston Street Elementary at (252) 438-3441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Henderson, NC 27536-4440
(252) 438-3441
PINKSTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Henderson, NC with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vance County Schools
- Total Students:
- 285
- Teachers:
- 18.84
- 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 285 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PINKSTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- White
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
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.