Pinewood Elementary

1925 N Main Street
Mount Holly, NC 28120

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/pinewood

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinewood Elementary School is located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, and operates as part of the Gaston County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Pinewood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The administration and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents to enhance the overall educational experience. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative updates can find further information on their official district webpage at http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/pinewood.

485

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	75
Black	73
Asian	18
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
275 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
75 (15.5 %)
Black
73 (15.1 %)
Two or More
39 (8.0 %)
Asian
18 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9138
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/pinewood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
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 18

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 83