Enrollment
1,096
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Lakes Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Pinecrest Lakes Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Minneola, Florida, enrolling 1,096 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 81% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,096 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students) and Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students) alongside Pinecrest Lakes Academy.
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 Lakes Academy compares
Pinecrest Lakes Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake, which includes Pinecrest Lakes Academy.
$9,989
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 37.2%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,096 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Minneola on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Lakes Academy a good school?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida 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 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.
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