- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada grew from 927 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 320000100953 · Sparks, NV Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,033 enr · 25.8:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada grew from 927 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
1,033 students
What this shows Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada compares
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$7,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,428
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,033 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), up 70.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.