PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

pinecrestelementary.dadeschools.net/

1,001 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinecrest Elementary School, located in the Village of Pinecrest, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, it consistently maintains a reputation for academic excellence and has frequently earned an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education. The school is known for its strong emphasis on rigorous academics, complemented by a variety of extracurricular programs that aim to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic achievements, Pinecrest Elementary is recognized for its vibrant community involvement and active parent-teacher association. The campus benefits from a supportive local environment that prioritizes enriching educational experiences, such as STEM initiatives, arts integration, and physical education. By balancing a high-performing curriculum with a welcoming, neighborhood-focused atmosphere, the school remains a pillar of the local community and a top choice for families seeking a comprehensive elementary education in the Miami area.

1,001

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	622
Black	21
Asian	53
Two or More	23

Hispanic
622 (62.1%)
White
282 (28.2%)
Asian
53 (5.3%)
Two or More
23 (2.3%)
Black
21 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)667-5579
Website:	http://pinecrestelementary.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 165

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 177

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	165
Grade 1	153
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	177
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	470	47%
Male	531	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)