Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

Summary:

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 927 students in grades K-8 in Sparks, Nevada. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and State Sponsored Charter Schools district on standardized tests, with 51.8% of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics and 54.8% proficient in SBAC Reading, compared to 45% and 54.1% for the district, respectively.

Pinecrest Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with 65.48% White, 19.31% Hispanic, and 7.87% two or more races, compared to the nearby Washoe County public schools. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.53%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 20.72% to 100%. Despite these differences, Pinecrest Academy achieves these strong academic results with a relatively lower spending per student ($5,965) compared to the nearby public schools, which range from $8,357 to $13,688 per student.

The consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient use of resources at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada suggest the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. This could present opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with the nearby public schools, potentially benefiting students across the Sparks, Nevada region.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
       Sparks, NV  89441


(775) 376-1444

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,965 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  927

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
19.3%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 19th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is 23, which is the 8th best among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is $5,965. 30 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada 24th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada in the ranking list.)

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

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


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Rank History for Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.96 48th 324 85.2%
2022 75.97 73rd 380 80.8%
2023 82.56 52nd 384 86.5%
2024 70.05 95th 377 74.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.17 42nd 145 71.0%
2022 69.59 45th 151 70.2%
2023 83.80 25th 152 83.6%
2024 86.70 24th 153 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 450 11 11 142 20 3 48 0 685
2022 569 17 13 172 29 3 65 0 868
2023 607 12 18 179 32 6 73 0 927

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 Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 685 34.0 20.1 17.2
2022 868 n/a n/a 14.6
2023 927 40.2 23.0 15.5

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 Northern Nevada

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 685 34.0 20.1 17.2
2022 868 n/a n/a 14.6
2023 927 40.2 23.0 15.5

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 Academy of Northern Nevada

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $325 (5.0%) $6,176 (95.0%) $6,501
2022 $1,083 (18.2%) $4,882 (81.8%) $5,965

Data source: Nevada Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 927 students attended Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada.

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada are 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks 95th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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