Pilot Mountain Elementary

218 Friends St.
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041

www.surry.k12.nc.us

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pilot Mountain Elementary School, located at 218 Friends Street in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Surry County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its young learners, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character building, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the close-knit culture of the Pilot Mountain area.

Beyond the classroom, Pilot Mountain Elementary is integrated into the broader Surry County educational framework, which prioritizes technological integration, student wellness, and community involvement. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Surry County school system, ensuring that teachers and staff are equipped to meet diverse learning needs. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or administrative updates can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.surry.k12.nc.us, which serves as a central hub for district-wide communication and school-specific news.

344

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pilot Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	49
Black	7
Two or More	7

White
281 (81.7 %)
Hispanic
49 (14.2 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
Two or More
7 (2.0 %)

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:	Surry County Schools
Phone:	(336)444-8200
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
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 17

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 45