- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy (South Campus), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039006171Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #14 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 733
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks #14 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120039006171 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
733 enr · 50.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 733
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
733 students
What this shows Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) compares
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 733 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
Asian 1.9%
White 1.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) has 733 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
50.0% of students at Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks #14 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Pinecrest Academy (South Campus), Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.