PINECREST PREPARATORY CHARTER

www.pinecrestorlando.org

Charter School 296 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pinecrest Preparatory Charter in Orlando, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Located in the Lake Nona area, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes high academic standards and the development of character. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with personalized attention, Pinecrest aims to prepare its students for success in secondary education and beyond, focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Pinecrest network, the school places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, viewing the educational process as a partnership between home and school. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and structured, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. Through a blend of traditional instruction and data-driven teaching methods, Pinecrest Preparatory Charter strives to bridge the gap between foundational skills and critical thinking, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving global society.

296

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST PREPARATORY CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	184
Black	52
Asian	9
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
184 (62.2%)
Black
52 (17.6%)
White
39 (13.2%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
Asian
9 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)856-8359
Website:	http://www.pinecrestorlando.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINECREST PREPARATORY CHARTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	26
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINECREST PREPARATORY CHARTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	56.1%
Male	130	43.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)