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Pitts School Road Elementary

Public | K-5 | 989 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 4, 2013

When we moved to this area two years ago, our Realtor highly recommended another school but after visiting both I was sold on Pitts. The Administration and Staff were very helpful and made it such a smooth transition. Now that we've been Panthers for 2 years we know we made the right decision for our boys. Can't say enough good things about Mrs. Haynes for Kindergarten...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2011

This school is just exception. I moved from charlotte to concord in order to get both my children admitted. The curriculum and teachers involvement in this school is just great. Prompt communications with teachers, and teaching method is just fab. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for the quality education, safe envirnoment and great teacher and parent involvement. Bravo Panthers!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2011

What an absolutely fantastic school. Everything about this school is exceptional. The teachers are wonderful, caring, excellent instructors. Great Principal and asst principal always putting the child first before teachers and parents. Lots of communication between the parent and teachers. Teachers motivate and cater to child's needs whether in assisting child or in challenging a child's abilities. Many parent volunteers everywhere. New facility, computers, everything is so great. They really encourage parent involvement (eg. have lunch w/your child any day, Family Night etc.) PTA is extremely active . Lots of extracurricular activities (chess club, skip rope, etc.) We LOVE this school and this town, family oriented community. you're getting a private school education in a public school. My child has thrived here. I thank my lucky stars we picked to live in Concord. My son started kindergarten there and now is moving on to 4th grade, and one thing I can say is every teacher he had was fantastic!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2011

My son loves this school and the teachers. They were very patient with him and involved us at every turn. It breaks my heart to take my son out of this school. We will truly miss it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2011

We have been fortunate to have had our son attend Pitts from Kindergarten, on the first day the school opened its doors, through 5th grade. We could never have asked for a better elementary environment for him. I am an elementary teacher (at another Cabarrus County school) and I can attest that the education at Pitts has been excellent. Over the years, we have had some of the best teachers around. In addition, the entire staff, from administration to cafeteria to office is caring, welcoming, and supportive. We will surely miss Pitts next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2011

Man we miss this school! We moved our child from that horrid Cannon school and my daughter thrived in Pitts school's environment! Since her experience at this school she hasn't looked back and is now a straight A IB student. She always reflects on her time at Pitts school Elementary and credits it for her love of learning. Incredible and caring staff make me give this school my highest recommendation possible!


Posted December 8, 2010

The school is great. My 4th grader and 2nd grader transferred here after having difficulties in local charter school. They have been thriving here. Principal Borders is great. Teachers communicate and differentiate in the class. My daughter who was failing math at last school is now passing, and picked for honors reading. Teachers are awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2009

My kids love this school. The teachers are great and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2009

great school. my three kids who attend this school learn how to read very quickly while in k. great school. teachers are great and so are the three principals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2008

I have had 4 children at this school. There was always a problem. All educators were available to say that there was a problem with their learning but no one wanted to help it or correct it. They kept passing it along or saying there was nothing that could be done. All they ever wanted to do was hold a student back.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

I have two children that love Pitts School Road Elementary School. I love the school, teachers, and staff. Pitts School Road Elementary School is an excellent school. My son cannot wait to go to Kindergarten next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

As a grandmother, I appreciate the fact that my grandaughter's first grade teacher allows me to volunteer in the classroom. I would like to encourage grandparentes to become involved. You don't need a teaching degree to help in the classroom, you just need to enjoy being with children. I am having a wonderful time. Hope to see you on the hallways of Pitts School Rd Elemantary The teacher and her assistant can use


Posted September 18, 2008

My son has been a student for 2 yrs and I have been very impressed by all the teachers, staff and admins at this school. I have had no complaints thus far and hope that I continue to feel this way for many years to come
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2008

I love everything about this school. Last year was my daughter's first year, coming from a so called 'prestigious' private school in Concord and she has thrived well beyond our expectations. She was no less challenged at Pitts School than her previous school (as is a misconception amongst most private school parents, myself once included) and enjoyed being rewarded for academic excellence, for example AIG, Honor roll, participating in the national spelling bee (things that were not offered in her last school). The teachers and administration are warm and caring while still being very focused on high academic and behavioral expectations. Many extra curricular activities are offered (my daughter really enjoyed the drama club and Chorus). I thrilled with PSRES in every way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2008

Teachers are great and our son has thrived here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2007

Our daughter is in Kindergarten at the Pitts School Rd. Elementary school and enjoying her teacher, students and the interaction. My wife who was a teacher's aide in the Elmont School District on Long Island, New York was used to taking a greater responsibility in assisting the teacher during the class day. We find that the teacher's aide could take on a greater burden than they are currently assuming, the amount of homework placed on a kindergarten student could discourage them. We consider allowing children to ride in school buses without seat belts dangerous and counterproductive to our own value system and safety.
—Submitted by Felix P. Nater, a parent


Posted July 18, 2007

I have been very pleased with the school. My child is challenged, thriving and happy. I am pleased with the parent/teacher communication as well as with the philosophy and attitude of the administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2006

I am thrilled with the way Pitts School Road Elementary school has turned out. I was anxious to leave Harrisburg Elementary, but it turns out to have been a great move! My children are thriving in a school that is not set in its ways and the parents are involved in how the school develops. The Principal truly puts the children (not parents or teachers) first. Every year more and more extracurricular activities are being added. I am sure this will end up being a School Of Excellence!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

181 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

181 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female89%
Male>95%
Black86%
Asian>95%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black68%
Asian57%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black69%
Asian>95%
Hispanic50%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black69%
Asian80%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
Black47%
Asian>95%
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Black47%
Asian>95%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black66%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 54%
Black 18% 31%
Hispanic 7% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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720 Pitts School Road SW
Concord, NC 28027
Phone: (704) 788-3430

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