- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Pinecrest Academy Avalon
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy Avalon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008652Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy Avalon earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy Avalon has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Avalon ranks #1 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pinecrest Academy Avalon grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120144008652 · Orlando, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
498 enr · 19.2:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Pinecrest Academy Avalon grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Academy Avalon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 498
Pinecrest Academy Avalon
498 students
What this shows Pinecrest Academy Avalon reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Academy Avalon compares
Pinecrest Academy Avalon is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 30.9%
African American 9.4%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Pinecrest Academy Avalon is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Academy Avalon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy Avalon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy Avalon
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Avalon?
Pinecrest Academy Avalon has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Avalon?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Avalon is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy Avalon?
29.9% of students at Pinecrest Academy Avalon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy Avalon?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy Avalon is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy Avalon?
Pinecrest Academy Avalon has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Academy Avalon rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Avalon ranks #1 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Pinecrest Academy Avalon, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.