Pioneer Springs Community School is the only nature-based, tuition-free public charter school located near Huntersville, North Charlotte and the UNCC area in the Charlotte metropolitan area, North Carolina, United States. The school is currently enrolling K-12.
Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Springs Community School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Springs Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Springs Community School's student population of 558 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Purple, Teal, Orange
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres
School Motto
'Where learning comes naturally'
Average Class Size
11 students
School Rankings
Pioneer Springs Community 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 Pioneer Springs Community School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
60%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Salamander
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Springs Community School's ranking?
Pioneer Springs Community School is ranked #1145 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pioneer Springs Community School often compared to?
Pioneer Springs Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Springs Community School?
558 students attend Pioneer Springs Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pioneer Springs Community School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Springs Community School?
Pioneer Springs Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Springs Community School offer ?
Pioneer Springs Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Springs Community School part of?
Pioneer Springs Community School is part of Pioneer Springs Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Springs Community School located?
Pioneer Springs Community School is located in the Davis Lake Eastfield neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Davis Lake Eastfield.
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