Enrollment
392
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Twin Falls, ID
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy of Idaho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160019801149Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Idaho schools.
- #21 of 21
- public schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 392
- students enrolled
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho has class sizes larger than 96% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Idaho ranks #21 of 21 public schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160019801149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy of Idaho compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy of Idaho
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Twin Falls, Idaho, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Idaho schools and 53% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
The surrounding Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. spends $8,038 per pupil, 33% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Pinecrest Academy of Idaho operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinecrest Academy of Idaho compares
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in Idaho - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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 + 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Pinecrest Academy of Idaho is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc., which includes Pinecrest Academy of Idaho.
$8,038
Per student
-33%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 26.1:1, which is 53% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy of Idaho?
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pinecrest Academy of Idaho rank among public schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Idaho ranks #21 of 21 public schools in Twin Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Twin Falls on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Academy of Idaho a good school?
Pinecrest Academy of Idaho earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc.?
None; Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Pinecrest Academy of Idaho is its only campus.
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