Pinecrest Elementary School

Summary:

Pinecrest Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Miami, Florida, serving 945 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population of 27.41% White, 62.22% Hispanic, and 6.14% Asian students, Pinecrest Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Miami-Dade and the state of Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Pinecrest Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 56% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. Additionally, Pinecrest Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.8% to 12.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 16.1% to 20.6%.

While Pinecrest Elementary spends more per student ($11,876 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $9,181 to $16,379 per student, it also has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (16.5 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.6 to 19.8 students per teacher. These factors, along with the school's focus on maintaining a low chronic absenteeism rate, may be contributing to Pinecrest Elementary's consistent high performance and ranking among the top elementary schools in Miami-Dade and the state of Florida.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10250 SW 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156

(305) 667-5579

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,876

Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Palmetto Middle School
High:	Miami Palmetto Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 945

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.2%

White:

27.4%

Asian:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinecrest Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.2%), White (27.4%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 144^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Pinecrest Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Elementary School is $11,876. 184 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinecrest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	90.36	113^th	1688	93.3%
2007	85.96	191^st	1786	89.3%
2008	84.85	210^th	1789	88.3%
2009	87.09	163^rd	1847	91.2%
2010	90.33	93^rd	1919	95.2%
2011	90.51	98^th	1985	95.1%
2012	91.70	103^rd	1984	94.8%
2013	92.59	96^th	2029	95.3%
2014	95.07	39^th	2064	98.1%
2016	96.04	35^th	2087	98.3%
2017	94.54	46^th	2112	97.8%
2018	93.29	70^th	2118	96.7%
2019	93.43	65^th	2182	97.0%
2021	95.41	46^th	2247	98.0%
2022	96.20	28^th	2219	98.7%
2023	96.15	32^nd	2240	98.6%
2024	95.28	43^rd	2256	98.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinecrest Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	651	43	22	140	0	n/a	n/a	0	856
1989	678	58	32	145	0	n/a	n/a	0	913
1990	739	47	45	189	0	n/a	n/a	0	1020
1991	749	39	49	170	0	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1992	770	44	52	178	0	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1993	777	41	62	193	0	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1994	738	30	58	223	0	n/a	n/a	0	1049
1995	738	36	70	259	0	n/a	n/a	0	1103
1996	738	36	70	259	0	n/a	n/a	0	1103
1997	704	36	56	302	1	n/a	n/a	0	1099
1998	564	28	55	263	1	n/a	n/a	0	911
1999	535	23	51	287	1	n/a	n/a	0	897
2000	488	33	70	315	0	n/a	n/a	0	906
2001	483	30	65	331	1	n/a	n/a	0	910
2002	456	26	68	370	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
2003	456	26	68	370	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
2004	451	24	65	365	0	n/a	n/a	0	905
2005	426	26	63	361	0	n/a	n/a	0	876
2006	409	31	67	361	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
2007	355	38	67	347	2	n/a	n/a	39	848
2008	342	43	65	355	3	n/a	n/a	41	849
2009	341	43	59	381	3	n/a	n/a	35	862
2010	353	36	59	456	1	n/a	n/a	5	910
2011	373	45	57	479	3	0	11	0	968
2012	369	41	76	530	3	0	10	0	1029
2013	375	32	78	547	4	0	7	0	1043
2014	364	25	72	572	3	1	14	0	1051
2015	343	25	68	585	3	1	17	0	1042
2016	357	25	69	563	4	1	13	0	1032
2017	356	24	71	557	2	1	12	0	1023
2018	322	27	66	559	1	1	15	0	991
2019	323	28	61	568	0	1	19	0	1000
2020	292	25	61	569	0	0	16	0	963
2021	299	19	58	583	0	0	15	0	974
2022	289	16	57	603	0	0	16	0	981
2023	259	15	58	588	0	0	25	0	945

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinecrest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	856	41.0	20.8	3.6
1989	913	43.0	21.2	4.8
1990	1020	46.0	22.1	7.1
1991	1007	48.0	20.9	7.3
1992	1044	48.0	21.7	8.7
1993	1073	47.0	22.8	10.7
1994	1049	52.0	20.2	9.5
1995	1103	57.0	19.4	8.8
1996	1103	57.0	19.4	8.8
1997	1099	58.0	18.9	7.9
1998	911	52.0	17.5	6.5
1999	897	51.0	17.6	8.5
2000	906	47.0	19.3	8.8
2001	910	49.0	18.6	7.1
2002	920	48.0	19.2	8.6
2003	920	48.0	19.2	8.6
2004	905	51.0	17.7	9.5
2005	876	50.0	17.5	10.4
2006	868	51.0	17.0	9.6
2007	848	54.0	15.7	11.5
2008	849	58.0	14.6	14.7
2009	862	53.2	16.3	12.6
2010	910	52.0	17.5	13.6
2011	968	58.0	16.6	16.3
2012	1029	66.0	15.5	17.3
2013	1043	67.0	15.5	19.3
2014	1051	66.0	15.9	17.2
2015	1042	63.0	16.5	17.9
2016	1032	60.0	17.2	17.2
2017	1023	62.0	16.5	18.1
2018	991	62.0	15.9	14.7
2019	1000	62.0	16.1	14.3
2020	963	60.0	16.0	13.9
2021	974	60.0	16.2	16.2
2022	981	58.0	16.9	16.2
2023	945	57.0	16.5	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinecrest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	856	41.0	20.8	3.6
1989	913	43.0	21.2	4.8
1990	1020	46.0	22.1	7.1
1991	1007	48.0	20.9	7.3
1992	1044	48.0	21.7	8.7
1993	1073	47.0	22.8	10.7
1994	1049	52.0	20.2	9.5
1995	1103	57.0	19.4	8.8
1996	1103	57.0	19.4	8.8
1997	1099	58.0	18.9	7.9
1998	911	52.0	17.5	6.5
1999	897	51.0	17.6	8.5
2000	906	47.0	19.3	8.8
2001	910	49.0	18.6	7.1
2002	920	48.0	19.2	8.6
2003	920	48.0	19.2	8.6
2004	905	51.0	17.7	9.5
2005	876	50.0	17.5	10.4
2006	868	51.0	17.0	9.6
2007	848	54.0	15.7	11.5
2008	849	58.0	14.6	14.7
2009	862	53.2	16.3	12.6
2010	910	52.0	17.5	13.6
2011	968	58.0	16.6	16.3
2012	1029	66.0	15.5	17.3
2013	1043	67.0	15.5	19.3
2014	1051	66.0	15.9	17.2
2015	1042	63.0	16.5	17.9
2016	1032	60.0	17.2	17.2
2017	1023	62.0	16.5	18.1
2018	991	62.0	15.9	14.7
2019	1000	62.0	16.1	14.3
2020	963	60.0	16.0	13.9
2021	974	60.0	16.2	16.2
2022	981	58.0	16.9	16.2
2023	945	57.0	16.5	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinecrest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$529 (6.0%)	$8,233 (94.0%)	$8,762
2019	$418 (4.7%)	$8,400 (95.3%)	$8,818
2020	$455 (4.6%)	$9,421 (95.4%)	$9,875
2021	$1,474 (14.4%)	$8,786 (85.6%)	$10,260
2022	$1,508 (13.8%)	$9,442 (86.2%)	$10,950
2023	$1,747 (14.7%)	$10,128 (85.3%)	$11,876

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinecrest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 32^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary School)	89	90	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary School)	88	95	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary School)	82	89	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary School)	86	84	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary School)	82	86	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary School)	88	83	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinecrest Elementary School)	77	80	3%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1000	945	5.5%
African American	28	15	46.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	61	58	4.9%
Hispanic	568	588	3.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	323	259	19.8%
Two or More Races	19	25	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	13%	1.3%

Schools Near Pinecrest Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10250 SW 57th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 667-5579	945	57	16.5	13.0%	259 (27.4%)	15 (1.6%)	588 (62.2%)	58 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.6%)	95.3	43^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.1%		96.1	32^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.6%	11	85.0	79.0	92.0				88.0	81.0	89.0				85.0						$11,876	$1,747	$10,128
Sunset Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5120 SW 72nd St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 661-8527	1,196	78	15.3	11.5%	283 (23.7%)	37 (3.1%)	813 (68.0%)	25 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.2%)	97.8	9^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.6%		97.7	10^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	93.0	91.0	88.0				96.0	94.0	88.0				88.0						$11,619	$1,461	$10,158
Somerset Academy Continental	Public, Charter	K-5	8100 SW 104th Street	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 860-3730	19	2	9.5	42.1%	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Doral Academy North Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Drive	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(305) 995-1000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ludlam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6639 SW 74th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 667-5551	269	17	15.8	56.5%	17 (6.3%)	48 (17.8%)	193 (71.7%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	64	772^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.8%		68.3	654^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%	118	50.0	59.0	64.0				67.0	76.0	62.0				51.0						$16,226	$3,136	$13,090
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	5876 SW 68th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 740-0509	505	27	18.7	19.8%	34 (6.7%)	11 (2.2%)	454 (89.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.6	13^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.4%		98	8^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	84.0	87.0	96.0				95.0	94.0	96.0				86.0						$10,628	$336	$10,292
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12401 SW 74th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-4306	666	36	18.5	15.6%	241 (36.2%)	23 (3.5%)	371 (55.7%)	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	97.6	12^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.5%		96.7	24^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.9%	12	93.0	87.0	86.0				94.0	94.0	90.0				86.0						$11,584	$1,810	$9,774
Kenwood K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	9300 SW 79th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-5061	844	57	14.8	44.0%	58 (6.9%)	23 (2.7%)	732 (86.7%)	22 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	58.3	892^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%		52.4	1035^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%	143	57.0	55.0	63.0	58.0	58.0	71.0	71.0	44.0	57.0	57.0	44.0	74.0	57.0	51.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	82.0	$14,486	$2,075	$12,410
South Miami K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6800 SW 60th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 667-8847	534	39	13.6	51.3%	31 (5.8%)	79 (14.8%)	416 (77.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	55.3	962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.4%		60	841^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%	121	54.0	53.0	63.0	60.0	76.0	78.0	47.0	64.0	62.0	56.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	72.0	93.0			85.0	$14,556	$2,150	$12,405
Howard Drive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7750 SW 136th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 235-1412	361	22	16.4	36.0%	80 (22.2%)	45 (12.5%)	227 (62.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	60	857^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.0%		71.5	598^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%	259	60.0	72.0	64.0				56.0	65.0	49.0				50.0						$16,379	$2,278	$14,101

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Elementary School

How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 945 students attended Pinecrest Elementary School.

Is Pinecrest Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Pinecrest Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Pinecrest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palmetto Middle School
High : Miami Palmetto Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Elementary School?

Students at Pinecrest Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 27% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Pinecrest Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

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