- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sylacauga, AL
Pinecrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010312001199
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Sylacauga City · Alabama
NCES ID 010312001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pinecrest Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010312001199 · Sylacauga, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 20.3:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylacauga High School (627 students)
Pinecrest Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylacauga High
Sylacauga High School
627 students
- Indian Valley
Indian Valley Elementary School
477 students
- Nicholslawson
Nicholslawson Middle School
446 students
- This school
Pinecrest Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Pinecrest Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Elementary School compares
Pinecrest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 41.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Pinecrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sylacauga City reports $12,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nicholslawson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Elementary School
How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?
Pinecrest Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sylacauga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Pinecrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Elementary School?
Pinecrest Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sylacauga, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sylacauga on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylacauga City?
Besides Pinecrest Elementary School, Sylacauga City also operates Sylacauga High School (627 students), Indian Valley Elementary School (477 students), and Nicholslawson Middle School (446 students). See the Sylacauga City district page for the complete list.