Pine Springs Preparatory Academy

220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540

www.pinespringsprep.org

Charter School 1,243 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Serving students in grades K–8, the academy is founded on the principles of the Classical education model. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous academic experience designed to cultivate critical thinking, strong character, and a lifelong love of learning, often focusing on historical context and core academic subjects to build a solid intellectual foundation for its students.

Beyond its academic focus, Pine Springs Prep prioritizes a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. The school aims to create a structured environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while adhering to shared core values. By maintaining a smaller, community-centered campus, the academy strives to provide personalized attention and foster a sense of belonging for every student within the Holly Springs area.

1,243

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	891
Hispanic	82
Black	70
Asian	102
Two or More	97
Pacific Islander	1

White
891 (71.7 %)
Asian
102 (8.2 %)
Two or More
97 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
82 (6.6 %)
Black
70 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(919)439-9448
Website:	http://www.pinespringsprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	125
Grade 6	183
Grade 7	168
Grade 8	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	634	51%
Male	609	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)