Enrollment
392
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160019801149 Charter school
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho — Twin Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy of Idaho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy of Idaho compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. spends $10,192 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.3% from local sources (property taxes), 76.5% from the state, and 21.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinecrest Academy of Idaho compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Idaho — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,192
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 61% in Idaho — larger than 39% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160019801149
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc., which includes Pinecrest Academy of Idaho.
$10,192
Per student
-21%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 76.5%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy of Idaho
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Idaho?
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho has 392 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in TWIN FALLS, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Idaho?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Idaho is 16.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy of Idaho?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy of Idaho is White at 64.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in TWIN FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy of Idaho?
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.