- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+127 students YoY
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel grew from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,259 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+127 students YoY 120153008665 · Wesley Chapel, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,312 enr · 23.4:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel grew from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,259 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
1,312 students
What this shows Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel reports 1,312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel compares
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,007
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
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.
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
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,218
- 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
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 (~1,312 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,132 (2022-23) → 1,259 (2023-24), up 127.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.