Enrollment
1,312
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153008665Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a large charter elementary school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, enrolling 1,312 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,312 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1312 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% 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.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel.
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 Wesley Chapel compares
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,312 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,312
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$9,640
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 26.1%
Asian 17.9%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
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 Wesley Chapel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,312 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel has 1,312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
30.3% of students at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wesley Chapel rank among elementary schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel a good school?
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pasco?
Besides Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.
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