Enrollment
426
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Elementary School
Pinecrest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sylacauga, Alabama, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (42%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 426 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sylacauga City also operates Sylacauga High School (627 students) and Indian Valley Elementary School (477 students) alongside Pinecrest Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Pinecrest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sylacauga City, which includes Pinecrest Elementary School.
$12,047
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 53.5%
Federal 23.0%
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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pinecrest Elementary School a good school?
Pinecrest Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama 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 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.
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