Enrollment
649
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy Space Coast compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Viera, Florida, enrolling 649 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Florida average.
With 649 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Pinecrest Academy Space Coast.
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 Space Coast compares
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Pinecrest Academy Space Coast.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pinecrest Academy Space Coast a good school?
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida 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 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.
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