Pine Valley Elementary

Summary:

Pine Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving around 467 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the New Hanover County Schools district.

Pine Valley Elementary stands out for its consistent academic excellence, consistently outperforming the district and state in standardized test scores across grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 70% of 3rd graders, 67.1% of 4th graders, and 73% of 5th graders proficient or better in EOG Mathematics, compared to the district's 68.5%, 65.9%, and 67.6%, respectively, and the state's 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1%. The school also excels in EOG Reading and Science, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 81.1% compared to the district's 74.1% and the state's 66.2%. However, the school's performance for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups is more mixed, with lower rankings compared to the state.

Despite having a very high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 97.64% in 2022-2023 to 99.37% in 2020-2021, Pine Valley Elementary is able to achieve academic success, suggesting the school effectively supports its economically disadvantaged students. This contrasts with the nearby Sunset Park Elementary, which has a similar high percentage of low-income students but lower academic performance. Additionally, Pine Valley Elementary has a majority White student population, which is notably different from the more diverse student bodies of the surrounding schools, raising questions about the school's ability to address the needs of its minority student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 440 John S Mosby Dr
       Wilmington, NC  28412-7198


(910) 350-2121

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,137 Help


Students who attend Pine Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:    John T Hoggard High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
13.7%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Valley Elementary ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (13.7%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Valley Elementary is 14.1. 15 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Valley Elementary is $10,137. 18 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Valley Elementary 248th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pine Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.43 301st 1276 76.4%
2007 57.66 595th 1293 54.0%
2008 66.93 401st 1324 69.7%
2009 66.44 473rd 1354 65.1%
2010 63.90 534th 1363 60.8%
2011 59.85 613th 1381 55.6%
2012 70.84 383rd 1388 72.4%
2013 72.72 321st 1403 77.1%
2014 78.27 266th 1390 80.9%
2015 72.13 377th 1440 73.8%
2016 63.85 499th 1425 65.0%
2017 68.61 433rd 1429 69.7%
2018 76.31 289th 1434 79.8%
2019 65.42 478th 1473 67.5%
2021 54.98 644th 1489 56.7%
2022 66.84 454th 1514 70.0%
2023 68.65 430th 1502 71.4%
2024 79.54 248th 1505 83.5%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.78 82nd 97 15.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.64 340th 801 57.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.56 575th 1332 56.8%
2019 60.30 484th 1361 64.4%
2021 44.04 708th 1329 46.7%
2022 49.32 664th 1366 51.4%
2023 66.43 386th 1437 73.1%
2024 62.92 443rd 1450 69.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 293rd 1405 79.1%
2019 61.33 532nd 1424 62.6%
2021 48.04 708th 1440 50.8%
2022 63.69 485th 1458 66.7%
2023 63.98 491st 1459 66.3%
2024 81.78 192nd 1455 86.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.90 538th 897 40.0%
2019 48.37 387th 878 55.9%
2022 41.76 323rd 634 49.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.58 464th 612 24.2%
2021 46.89 358th 494 27.5%
2022 31.90 450th 500 10.0%
2023 52.80 397th 582 31.8%
2024 68.63 139th 669 79.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.42 283rd 1413 80.0%
2019 67.67 418th 1430 70.8%
2021 58.80 568th 1444 60.7%
2022 67.71 421st 1464 71.2%
2023 70.08 372nd 1461 74.5%
2024 74.00 319th 1464 78.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.76 289th 927 68.8%
2019 52.56 403rd 949 57.5%
2024 53.99 374th 924 59.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.38 341st 851 59.9%
2019 26.40 723rd 865 16.4%
2021 38.13 513th 843 39.1%
2023 56.33 341st 915 62.7%
2024 54.16 401st 951 57.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pine Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.42 302nd 1178 74.4%
2019 66.03 377th 1183 68.1%
2021 44.44 654th 1172 44.2%
2022 51.60 596th 1194 50.1%
2023 60.59 454th 1183 61.6%
2024 73.19 284th 1166 75.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Open Quote Amazing! School has excellent teachers who genuinely care about their students. The teachers I know seem to be excited to teach, and are inspirational role models. I am certain my son will not only thrive academically because of Pine Valley, but he will become a good citizen due to the outstanding leadership. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 11, 2014

Open Quote Don't waste your time looking at Pine Valley Elementary. I thought it would be a great neighborhood school and friendly atmosphere. Not a chance. Kids are bused in from everywhere. I have seen far more bullying at this school then the others my older children attended. It also looks like a PRISON!!! Close Quote


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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Open Quote Great school! We moved here in 2008. My one daughter started kindergarten there. I have to say that both teachers and staff go above and beyond for these children. The parents care A WHOLE LOT about there school. You can have lunch with your child any time you'd like. Volunteering is always welcome. PTA is top notch. Located in a nice, clean well respected area... WE LOVE IT! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 151 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 347 116 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 342 89 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 371 135 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 390 152 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 435 140 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 441 156 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 465 159 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 465 159 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 459 168 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 640
1998 410 164 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 400 166 13 14 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 384 157 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 345 153 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 323 210 22 20 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 323 210 22 20 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 321 230 25 22 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 331 242 23 25 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2006 374 234 30 28 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 356 188 26 34 3 n/a n/a 48 655
2008 365 77 18 44 1 n/a n/a 55 560
2009 393 118 17 51 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2010 381 118 15 42 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 374 83 10 52 3 0 30 0 552
2012 354 73 11 56 1 0 18 0 513
2013 362 84 11 63 3 1 29 0 553
2014 373 73 8 63 1 2 26 0 546
2015 351 82 7 70 1 3 32 0 546
2016 366 94 8 78 0 2 38 0 586
2017 386 80 15 74 1 2 39 0 597
2018 386 82 12 84 2 3 43 0 612
2019 353 95 10 100 2 3 39 0 602
2020 342 84 10 105 0 3 47 0 591
2021 319 51 5 67 2 2 31 0 477
2022 331 41 5 53 1 2 25 0 458
2023 322 48 6 64 1 1 25 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 28.0 21.6 20.2
1989 489 26.0 18.8 30.7
1990 446 25.0 17.8 24.2
1991 518 25.0 20.7 20.8
1992 555 25.0 22.2 23.1
1993 591 32.0 18.5 25.5
1994 608 33.0 18.4 24
1995 639 34.0 18.8 19.9
1996 639 34.0 18.8 19.9
1997 640 36.0 17.8 24.1
1998 590 39.0 15.1 29
1999 594 41.0 14.5 28.6
2000 566 39.0 14.5 31.8
2001 524 39.0 13.4 37
2002 575 29.0 19.8 37.9
2003 575 29.0 19.8 37.9
2004 600 29.0 20.7 49.7
2005 622 29.0 21.4 50.6
2006 667 29.0 23.0 42.7
2007 655 n/a n/a 50.2
2008 560 35.5 15.8 42.8
2009 579 37.9 15.3 35.1
2010 557 33.8 16.4 42.7
2011 552 35.4 15.5 42.8
2012 513 33.3 15.4 48.9
2013 553 35.3 15.6 47.2
2014 546 35.6 15.3 45.4
2015 546 35.0 15.6 51.8
2016 586 38.0 15.4 49.3
2017 597 37.8 15.7 46.7
2018 612 38.3 15.9 39.9
2019 602 35.9 16.7 54.2
2020 591 37.7 15.6 99.5
2021 477 32.1 14.8 99.4
2022 458 34.3 13.3 99.3
2023 467 32.9 14.1 97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 28.0 21.6 20.2
1989 489 26.0 18.8 30.7
1990 446 25.0 17.8 24.2
1991 518 25.0 20.7 20.8
1992 555 25.0 22.2 23.1
1993 591 32.0 18.5 25.5
1994 608 33.0 18.4 24
1995 639 34.0 18.8 19.9
1996 639 34.0 18.8 19.9
1997 640 36.0 17.8 24.1
1998 590 39.0 15.1 29
1999 594 41.0 14.5 28.6
2000 566 39.0 14.5 31.8
2001 524 39.0 13.4 37
2002 575 29.0 19.8 37.9
2003 575 29.0 19.8 37.9
2004 600 29.0 20.7 49.7
2005 622 29.0 21.4 50.6
2006 667 29.0 23.0 42.7
2007 655 n/a n/a 50.2
2008 560 35.5 15.8 42.8
2009 579 37.9 15.3 35.1
2010 557 33.8 16.4 42.7
2011 552 35.4 15.5 42.8
2012 513 33.3 15.4 48.9
2013 553 35.3 15.6 47.2
2014 546 35.6 15.3 45.4
2015 546 35.0 15.6 51.8
2016 586 38.0 15.4 49.3
2017 597 37.8 15.7 46.7
2018 612 38.3 15.9 39.9
2019 602 35.9 16.7 54.2
2020 591 37.7 15.6 99.5
2021 477 32.1 14.8 99.4
2022 458 34.3 13.3 99.3
2023 467 32.9 14.1 97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $902 (8.9%) $9,235 (91.1%) $10,137

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 430th of 1502 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Valley Elementary)62.772.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pine Valley Elementary)60.249.4
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Valley Elementary)6676.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pine Valley Elementary)7070.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Valley Elementary)62.153.1
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pine Valley Elementary)59.650.6
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pine Valley Elementary)80.874.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students602467
 22.4%
African American9548
 49.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic10064
 36%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White353322
 8.8%
Two or More Races3925
 35.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%97.6%
 43.5%


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Students who attend Pine Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : John T Hoggard High

Students at Pine Valley Elementary are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Pine Valley Elementary ranks 248th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Pine Valley Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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