Pilot Elementary

145 Pilot School Road
Thomasville, NC 27360

pes.davidson.k12.nc.us/

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pilot Elementary School, located in Thomasville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Davidson County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community involvement, Pilot Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, which is supported by its dedicated staff and active parent involvement. Through a variety of programs and school initiatives, Pilot Elementary encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, character, and a lifelong curiosity for learning. By leveraging the resources provided by the Davidson County school system, the school works to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their developmental needs.

364

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pilot Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	53
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	20

White
270 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
53 (14.6 %)
Two or More
20 (5.5 %)
Black
16 (4.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)472-7965
Website:	http://pes.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 4

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 65