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Pilot Elementary School

145 Pilot School Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pilot Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pilot Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Pilot Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
51%
45-49%
50%
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
76%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pilot Elementary School's ranking?
Pilot Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pilot Elementary School often compared to?
Pilot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brier Creek Elementary School, Fair Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pilot Elementary School?
337 students attend Pilot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pilot Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Elementary School?
Pilot Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pilot Elementary School offer ?
Pilot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pilot Elementary School part of?
Pilot Elementary School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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