Piney Creek Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Piney Creek, NC Grades PK–08 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
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Piney Creek Elementary
Piney Creek, NC 28663
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
198
Students
13.8
Teachers
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
(336)359-2988
Phone
http://www.alleghany.k12.nc.us/pcs
Website

Piney Creek Elementary is a public school administered by the Alleghany County Schools district in Piney Creek, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 198 students enrolled; a 14.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
198.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 58% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.32:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
98.5%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Piney Creek Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370012000039
State School ID
NC-030-316
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
559 Piney Creek Sch Road
City
Piney Creek
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28663
County
Alleghany County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
3705
State Leg. Upper
37047
State Leg. Lower
37093
Latitude
36.5482
Longitude
-81.3039
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
198
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.8
Teachers FTE
📐
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 195 98.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Alleghany County Schools
LEAID
3700120
State LEA ID
NC-030
Phone
(336)372-4345
Website
http://www.alleghany.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Sparta
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$21,837K
Federal Revenue
$3,762K
State Revenue
$14,292K
Local Revenue
$3,783K
Total Expenditure
$22,913K
Instruction Exp.
$12,705K
Support Services
$7,031K
Other Current Exp.
$1,131K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Piney Creek Elementary

1
Grayson Highlands
Troutdale · Elementary
9.2 mi
2
Grayson County High Career & Technical Education
Independence · Not applicable
10.1 mi
3
Grayson County High
Independence · High
10.1 mi
4
Independence Middle
Independence · Middle
10.1 mi
5
Sparta Elementary
Sparta · Elementary
10.3 mi
6
Alleghany High
Sparta · High
10.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Piney Creek Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Piney Creek Elementary?
198 students are enrolled at Piney Creek Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Piney Creek Elementary have?
Piney Creek Elementary has 13.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Piney Creek Elementary serve?
Piney Creek Elementary serves grades PK through 08.
Is Piney Creek Elementary a charter school?
Piney Creek Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Piney Creek Elementary located in?
Piney Creek Elementary is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Piney Creek Elementary belong to?
Piney Creek Elementary is part of the Alleghany County Schools school district.
How much does Alleghany County Schools spend per student?
The Alleghany County Schools district spends approximately $115,722,222 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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