- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Viera, FL
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008790Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Viera · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Space Coast ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Viera, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120015008790 · Viera, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
649 enr · 21.6:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 649
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast
649 students
What this shows Pinecrest Academy Space Coast reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Academy Space Coast compares
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Florida average of 52.0%
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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Academy Space Coast Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy Space Coast's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy Space Coast
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Viera, FL. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?
19.9% of students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Viera, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Space Coast rank among public schools in Viera?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Space Coast ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Viera, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Viera on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.