Pinkston Street Elementary

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/pinkston

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

263

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinkston Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	48
Black	193
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
193 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
48 (18.3 %)
White
15 (5.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-3441
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/pinkston
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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 39

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 33