- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneola, FL
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Lakes Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105008588Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Lakes Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Minneola · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Minneola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Pinecrest Lakes Academy held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120105008588 · Minneola, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,096 enr · 32.2:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Pinecrest Lakes Academy held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Lakes Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
1,096 students
What this shows Pinecrest Lakes Academy reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Lakes Academy compares
Pinecrest Lakes 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 | 32.2:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.2:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,768
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
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 8.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Pinecrest Lakes Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Lakes Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Lakes Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Lakes Academy
How many students attend Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Academy is 32.2:1, which is 81% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
24.8% of students at Pinecrest Lakes Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Lakes Academy is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Minneola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Lakes Academy rank among schools in Minneola?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Minneola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.