Enrollment
892
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, NV
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100897Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon has class sizes larger than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 892 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 88% of Nevada schools and 32% 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 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 892 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 892 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% 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.
Among Henderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Cadence (1,270 students): Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27:1 vs 45.4:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon.
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 Horizon compares
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 32% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 62% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Nevada - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 892 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.9%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon.
$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 Horizon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon'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
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School Cadence
Standard public school
1,270 students 45.4:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada
Standard public school
1,193 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Standard public school
971 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Signature Preparatory
Standard public school
964 students 37.1:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Windmill
Standard public school
419 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Sands Montessori
Standard public school
226 students 32.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~892 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon has 892 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is 27:1, which is 32% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon?
29.5% of students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon 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 Horizon?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon ranks #3 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon a good school?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nevada 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon, 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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