- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Pinecrest Creek Charter
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Creek Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008204Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Creek Charter earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Creek Charter has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Creek Charter ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pinecrest Creek Charter grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120144008204 · Orlando, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
119 enr · 14.9:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Pinecrest Creek Charter grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Creek Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 119
Pinecrest Creek Charter
119 students
What this shows Pinecrest Creek Charter reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Creek Charter compares
Pinecrest Creek Charter 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,706
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
White 9.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Pinecrest Creek Charter is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Creek Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Creek Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Creek Charter
How many students attend Pinecrest Creek Charter?
Pinecrest Creek Charter has 119 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Creek Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Creek Charter is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Creek Charter?
78.0% of students at Pinecrest Creek Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Creek Charter?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Creek Charter is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Creek Charter?
Pinecrest Creek Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Creek Charter rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Creek Charter ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Pinecrest Creek Charter, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.