Enrollment
2,268
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NV
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100941Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #10 of 33
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon has class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon ranks #10 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 2,268 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Nevada schools and 40% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Nevada average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 95% of state schools at 2,268 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 2268 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 public schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence (2,370 students): Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.7:1 vs 30.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon.
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 Sloan Canyon compares
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 78% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,268 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,268
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Nevada - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 2268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 17.2%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon.
$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 Sloan Canyon 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Sky Pointe | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon'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
- 2,172
- 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 Cadence
Standard public school
2,370 students 30.8:1 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 (~2,268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon has 2,268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is 28.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon?
16.9% of students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon 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 Sloan Canyon?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sloan Canyon rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon ranks #10 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 Sloan Canyon a good school?
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Sloan Canyon, 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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