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Pinkston Street Elementary School vs. Clarke Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pinkston Street Elementary School
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Clarke Elementary School
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinkston Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
251 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinkston Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clarke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinkston Street Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clarke Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinkston Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clarke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinkston Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vance County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vance County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2143 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2548 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinkston Street Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clarke Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinkston Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinkston Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinkston Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pinkston Street Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clarke Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
35
Kindergarten Students
43
60
Grade 1 Students
47
64
Grade 2 Students
30
56
Grade 3 Students
36
51
Grade 4 Students
36
44
Grade 5 Students
31
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clarke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinkston Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clarke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinkston Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clarke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
68%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinkston Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clarke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinkston Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clarke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinkston Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clarke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vance County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinkston Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clarke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinkston Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clarke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinkston Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clarke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vance County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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