- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Pinecrest Cove Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Cove Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007815Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 Cove Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #21 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Cove Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Cove Academy ranks #21 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pinecrest Cove Academy held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120039007815 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
938 enr · 20.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Pinecrest Cove Academy held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Cove Academy 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 938
Pinecrest Cove Academy
938 students
What this shows Pinecrest Cove Academy reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Cove Academy compares
Pinecrest Cove Academy 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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 938 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Pinecrest Cove Academy 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 Cove Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Cove Academy'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.
Similar enrollment (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Cove Academy
How many students attend Pinecrest Cove Academy?
Pinecrest Cove Academy has 938 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Cove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Cove Academy is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Cove Academy?
46.3% of students at Pinecrest Cove Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Cove Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Cove Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Cove Academy?
Pinecrest Cove Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cove Academy rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Cove Academy ranks #21 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 Cove Academy, 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.