Enrollment
2,370
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NV
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100825Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #30 of 33
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence has class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence ranks #30 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is a large charter combined-grade school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 2,370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Nevada schools and 50% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,370 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1185 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Henderson's public schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon (2,268 students): Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.8:1 vs 28.7:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence.
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 Nevada Cadence compares
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 62% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,370 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,370
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 93% in Nevada - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 1185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 7.4%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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.
How Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Sky Pointe | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Standard public school
2,268 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sports Leadership and Management Academy
Standard public school
1,898 students 45.2:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Cadence
Standard public school
1,673 students 37.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Robert & Sandy Es
Standard public school
909 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Standard public school
872 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Stevens Josh Es
Standard public school
819 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence has 2,370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is 30.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?
28.9% of students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence ranks #30 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence a good school?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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