Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

Summary:

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is a public charter elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in Henderson, Nevada, part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada consistently outperforms the state and its district on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 82% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 84.7% proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 32.6% and 41.3% respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 1-4 elementary schools in Nevada for the past 5 school years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.5% to 13.78% over the past 3 school years, significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby public schools.

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada's exceptional academic performance is particularly noteworthy given its relatively low per-student spending, ranging from $5,237 to $6,937 over the past 4 school years, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.4 to 24.9 over the past 3 school years, both of which are lower than the nearby Clark County public schools. This suggests that the school's educational model and approach may be more effective in driving student achievement, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044

(702) 473-5777

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,497

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 1,197

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.4%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Asian:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks first among 34 ranked elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada ranks better than 98.7% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.4%), Hispanic (22.1%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is 24.9, which is the 11^th best among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is $5,497. 35 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada 2^nd of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada in the ranking list.)

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks State Sponsored Charter Schools 2^nd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2019	98.63	2^nd	388	99.5%
2021	99.04	4^th	324	98.8%
2022	99.43	1^st	380	99.7%
2023	99.32	1^st	384	99.7%
2024	99.17	1^st	377	99.7%

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

Rank History for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2019	98.83	2^nd	159	98.7%
2021	99.27	1^st	145	99.3%
2022	99.15	1^st	151	99.3%
2023	99.15	2^nd	152	98.7%
2024	99.44	2^nd	153	98.7%

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

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	529	40	106	189	7	15	131	0	1017
2019	553	50	117	211	4	18	146	0	1099
2020	595	54	144	220	5	21	154	0	1193
2021	584	52	156	244	4	22	162	0	1224
2022	544	45	160	250	4	24	158	1	1186
2023	543	45	171	265	2	22	149	0	1197

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1017	43.5	23.3	3.1
2019	1099	64.0	17.1	11
2020	1193	68.0	17.5	9.9
2021	1224	63.0	19.4	12.5
2022	1186	n/a	n/a	13.2
2023	1197	48.0	24.9	13.8

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 Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1017	43.5	23.3	3.1
2019	1099	64.0	17.1	11
2020	1193	68.0	17.5	9.9
2021	1224	63.0	19.4	12.5
2022	1186	n/a	n/a	13.2
2023	1197	48.0	24.9	13.8

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 Academy of Nevada Inspirada

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$151 (2.2%)	$6,786 (97.8%)	$6,937
2020	$229 (4.2%)	$5,240 (95.8%)	$5,469
2021	$199 (3.8%)	$5,038 (96.2%)	$5,237
2022	$677 (12.3%)	$4,821 (87.7%)	$5,497

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 384 Elementary schools	0.3%
Ranks 2^nd of 159 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 152 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	87.4	92.4	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.1	56.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	47.8	41.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	82.5	83.4	0.9%
3rd Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	56.8	52.1	4.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)	46.3	40.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	84	84.1	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	55.7	51.8	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	85.6	80.3	5.3%
4th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.4	53	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	70.5	81.3	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	47.9	45.8	2.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	36.8	30.5	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	91	85.3	5.7%
5th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	63.3	57.4	5.9%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	56.2	62	5.8%
5th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	34.9	29.4	5.5%
5th Grade Science (Nevada)	24.6	19.1	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	78.8	68.5	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	45.5	40	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	34.2	28	6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	87.3	83.5	3.8%
6th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	57.3	51.2	6.1%
6th Grade Reading (Nevada)	45.8	38.4	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	79.6	80	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	43.4	38.6	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	32.4	27.6	4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	88.3	86.1	2.2%
7th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	62.2	55.2	7%
7th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.9	42.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	78.9	80.4	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	38.2	34.1	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	30.3	22.8	7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	93	82.2	10.8%
8th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	59.9	51.4	8.5%
8th Grade Reading (Nevada)	47.5	39.4	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	71.9	70.1	1.8%
8th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	44.8	43	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Nevada)	36.8	32.7	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	80.1	81.7	1.6%
All Grades Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	48.4	44.3	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	87.4	83.4	4%
All Grades Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60	53.3	6.7%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada)	61.2	65.4	4.2%
All Grades Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	39.6	36.3	3.3%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1099	1197	8.9%
African American	50	45	10%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	117	171	46.2%
Hispanic	211	265	25.6%
Pacific Islander	18	22	22.2%
White	553	543	1.8%
Two or More Races	146	149	2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	13.8%	2.8%

Schools Near Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)							SBAC Reading (2024)							SBAC Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada	Public, Charter	K-8	2840 Via Contessa	Henderson	89044	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 473-5777	1,197	48	24.9	13.8%	543 (45.4%)	45 (3.8%)	265 (22.1%)	171 (14.3%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (1.8%)	149 (12.4%)	99.2	1^st of 377 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.3	1^st of 384 public elementary schools	99.7%		89.8	81.4	73.2	86.1	79.7	83.2	82.0	82.8	84.0	84.3	90.5	83.9	82.2	84.7	46.4	81.1	60.6	$5,497	$677	$4,821
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2333 Canyon Retreat Dr	Henderson	89044	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-5776	503	29	17.3	100.0%	236 (46.9%)	27 (5.4%)	124 (24.7%)	45 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	66 (13.1%)	90.1	27^th of 377 public elementary schools	92.8%		86.6	39^th of 384 public elementary schools	89.8%	12	75.9	74.0	66.7				71.9	75.0	72.0	69.1				71.9	25.0		25.0	$11,895	$1,195	$10,700
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Artella Avenue	Henderson	89044	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-5888	1,022	46	22.2	100.0%	462 (45.2%)	64 (6.3%)	240 (23.5%)	104 (10.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.8%)	132 (12.9%)	78.4	62^nd of 377 public elementary schools	83.6%		78.1	68^th of 384 public elementary schools	82.3%	6	66.7	64.2	53.9				61.6	58.7	67.5	63.8				63.0	12.8		12.8	$9,138	$1,100	$8,038
Lamping Frank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2551 Summit Grove Dr	Henderson	89052	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1330	602	35	17.2	100.0%	294 (48.8%)	24 (4.0%)	143 (23.8%)	66 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	66 (11.0%)	88.2	36^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.5%		78.9	65^th of 384 public elementary schools	83.1%	29	67.3	57.7	55.6				60.3	63.6	60.4	73.7				65.6	33.7		33.7	$11,852	$1,267	$10,585
Wolff Elise L Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Seven Hills Dr	Henderson	89052	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-2230	741	42	17.6	100.0%	264 (35.6%)	58 (7.8%)	172 (23.2%)	122 (16.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	117 (15.8%)	93.9	14^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.3%		96.8	8^th of 384 public elementary schools	97.9%	6	69.0	71.3	63.5				68.0	71.0	73.0	75.7				73.1	33.9		33.9	$10,428	$1,121	$9,307
Schorr Steve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11420 Placid Street	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1380	647	36	17.9	100.0%	163 (25.2%)	44 (6.8%)	193 (29.8%)	107 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	102 (15.8%)	52.8	149^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.5%		48.1	168^th of 384 public elementary schools	56.3%	19	47.2	42.0	33.6				40.6	43.5	50.5	50.0				48.0	17.2		17.2	$10,439	$1,463	$8,976
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose	Public, Charter	K-8	1385 E. Cactus Ave.	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 750-9150	1,023	33	31.4	31.1%	344 (33.6%)	64 (6.3%)	304 (29.7%)	146 (14.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.9%)	133 (13.0%)	95.5	11^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.1%		96.8	7^th of 384 public elementary schools	98.2%	4	80.9	72.3	66.9	58.8	66.1	54.6	66.4	74.5	66.1	68.5	81.5	80.0	79.0	75.0	41.1	78.2	59.3	$5,997	$829	$5,168
Barber Shirley A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2002 Dave Street	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-5915	777	42	18.5	100.0%	144 (18.5%)	120 (15.4%)	315 (40.5%)	58 (7.5%)	5 (0.6%)	46 (5.9%)	89 (11.5%)	56.6	136^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.9%		50.2	157^th of 384 public elementary schools	59.1%	21	50.0	53.1	34.8				45.8	43.1	54.7	53.3				50.4	8.1		8.1	$11,200	$1,624	$9,576
Taylor Glen C Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2655 Siena Heights Dr	Henderson	89052	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-6892	690	39	17.6	100.0%	292 (42.3%)	61 (8.8%)	170 (24.6%)	67 (9.7%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.9%)	84 (12.2%)	77	68^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.0%		77.3	70^th of 384 public elementary schools	81.8%	2	52.0	53.4	59.8				55.0	63.0	60.5	62.1				61.8	20.2		20.2	$10,937	$1,164	$9,772
Ortwein Dennis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10926 Dean Martin Drive	Las Vegas	89141	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-2680	769	43	17.8	100.0%	198 (25.7%)	88 (11.4%)	229 (29.8%)	105 (13.7%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.3%)	122 (15.9%)	46.9	164^th of 377 public elementary schools	56.5%		49.6	160^th of 384 public elementary schools	58.3%	4	38.7	44.3	41.4				41.6	37.8	45.7	43.2				42.4	12.5		12.5	$10,998	$1,332	$9,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada?

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada are 45% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada a good school?

Yes! Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 377 Nevada elementary schools.

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,197 students attended Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada.

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