Enrollment
1,033
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparks, NV
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100953Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada has class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 1,033 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Nevada schools and 26% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 1,033 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.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1033 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% 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.
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada.
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 Northern Nevada compares
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 82% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Nevada - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.2%
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 1033 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada.
$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 Northern Nevada 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada'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 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 (~1,033 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada has 1,033 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparks, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is 25.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
14.2% of students at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada 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 Northern Nevada rank among public schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sparks on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada a good school?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Northern Nevada, 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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