- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Preparatory 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 120144007931Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Preparatory 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
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Preparatory Charter ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120144007931 · Orlando, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
296 enr · 18.5:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Preparatory 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 296
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
296 students
What this shows Pinecrest Preparatory Charter reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Preparatory Charter compares
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 17.6%
White 13.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Pinecrest Preparatory Charter is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Preparatory 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Preparatory 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
How many students attend Pinecrest Preparatory Charter?
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Charter is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Preparatory Charter?
55.2% of students at Pinecrest Preparatory Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Preparatory Charter?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Preparatory Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Preparatory Charter?
Pinecrest Preparatory 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 Preparatory Charter rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Preparatory 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 Preparatory 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.