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:
43rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,876 Help


Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  945

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.2%
White:
27.4%
Asian:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinecrest Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.28. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.2%), White (27.4%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 144th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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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 24th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.36 113th 1688 93.3%
2007 85.96 191st 1786 89.3%
2008 84.85 210th 1789 88.3%
2009 87.09 163rd 1847 91.2%
2010 90.33 93rd 1919 95.2%
2011 90.51 98th 1985 95.1%
2012 91.70 103rd 1984 94.8%
2013 92.59 96th 2029 95.3%
2014 95.07 39th 2064 98.1%
2016 96.04 35th 2087 98.3%
2017 94.54 46th 2112 97.8%
2018 93.29 70th 2118 96.7%
2019 93.43 65th 2182 97.0%
2021 95.41 46th 2247 98.0%
2022 96.20 28th 2219 98.7%
2023 96.15 32nd 2240 98.6%
2024 95.28 43rd 2256 98.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinecrest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 65th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd 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)8990
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary School)8895
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary School)8289
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary School)8684
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary School)8286
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary School)8883
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Pinecrest Elementary School)7780
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1000945
 5.5%
African American2815
 46.4%
American Indian00
Asian6158
 4.9%
Hispanic568588
 3.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White323259
 19.8%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%13%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Elementary School

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

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

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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