Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

Q: Is Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada a good school?

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

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:
95^th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,965

Student/teacher ratio: 28.8

Number of students: 997

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

20.1%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 19^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.7. (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: White (64.6%), Hispanic (20.1%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is 28.8. 21 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 24^th 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 2^nd 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
2021	78.96	48^th	324	85.2%
2022	75.97	73^rd	380	80.8%
2023	82.56	52^nd	384	86.5%
2024	70.05	95^th	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
2021	71.17	42^nd	145	71.0%
2022	69.59	45^th	151	70.2%
2023	83.80	25^th	152	83.6%
2024	86.70	24^th	153	84.3%

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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 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
2024	644	9	18	200	42	5	78	1	997

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
2024	997	34.5	28.8	18.3

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
2024	997	34.5	28.8	18.3

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 Northern Nevada

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

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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 Northern Nevada	Public, Charter	K-8	1150 Silent Sparrow Drive	Sparks	89441	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 376-1444	997	35	28.8	18.3%	644 (64.6%)	9 (0.9%)	200 (20.1%)	18 (1.8%)	42 (4.2%)	5 (0.5%)	78 (7.8%)	70.1	95^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.8%		82.6	52^nd of 384 public elementary schools	86.5%	43	47.2	57.5	37.7	59.2	49.2	59.4	51.8	38.0	55.7	52.8	66.9	53.4	60.4	54.8	22.4	58.3	39.4	$5,965	$1,083	$4,882
Alyce Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	252 Egyptian Way	Sparks	89441	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7700	439	23	19.0	21.2%	304 (69.2%)	3 (0.7%)	76 (17.3%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.6%)	69.9	97^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.3%		67.5	100^th of 384 public elementary schools	74.0%	3	70.3	51.3	39.1				53.4	59.4	58.8	51.6				56.7	15.6		15.6	$10,276	$691	$9,585
Spanish Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Marilyn Mae Drive	Sparks	89441	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7710	463	27	17.1	16.6%	341 (73.7%)	5 (1.1%)	80 (17.3%)	12 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.0%)	78.3	65^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.8%		80.6	58^th of 384 public elementary schools	84.9%	7	61.8	59.4	50.0				56.4	55.9	53.6	65.9				59.1	24.1		24.1	$11,306	$891	$10,415
Jesse Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Shelby Drive	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7755	456	25	18.2	25.0%	269 (59.0%)	3 (0.7%)	103 (22.6%)	3 (0.7%)	44 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.2%)	56.3	138^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.4%		65.2	111^th of 384 public elementary schools	71.1%	27	44.0	54.1	41.0				46.8	30.8	44.7	55.7				42.2				$10,088	$595	$9,493
Van Gorder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7650 Campello Drive	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7722	558	31	18.0	14.3%	371 (66.5%)	11 (2.0%)	112 (20.1%)	15 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.1%)	81.4	57^th of 377 public elementary schools	84.9%		88.5	32^nd of 384 public elementary schools	91.7%	25	64.3	68.4	46.4				59.9	52.7	66.3	70.1				62.5	23.5		23.5	$10,011	$595	$9,416
John Bohach Elementary School	Public	K-5	1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 626-0062	835	41	20.3	17.2%	374 (44.8%)	33 (4.0%)	273 (32.7%)	73 (8.7%)	4 (0.5%)	8 (1.0%)	70 (8.4%)	78.7	61^st of 377 public elementary schools	83.8%		81.6	55^th of 384 public elementary schools	85.7%	6	56.7	50.0	64.0				57.0	44.2	54.2	60.9				52.8	41.4		41.4	$8,357	$455	$7,902
Virginia Palmer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5890 Klondike	Sparks	89433	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 674-4400	408	26	15.6	100.0%	93 (22.8%)	6 (1.5%)	282 (69.1%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.7%)	37.3	210^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.3%		26.7	266^th of 384 public elementary schools	30.7%	56	32.8	41.9					31.7	24.6	47.7	23.1				34.2				$12,230	$1,536	$10,694
Esther Bennett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5900 Sidehill Drive	Sparks	89433	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 674-4444	557	33	16.8	100.0%	124 (22.3%)	7 (1.3%)	394 (70.7%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	16 (2.9%)	11	351^st of 377 public elementary schools	6.9%		12	358^th of 384 public elementary schools	6.8%	7	24.1	18.1	9.8				17.0	18.4	29.8	19.4				22.5				$13,688	$1,577	$12,111
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5075 Ion Drive	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 626-5257	551	29	19.0	27.9%	231 (41.9%)	17 (3.1%)	203 (36.8%)	26 (4.7%)	11 (2.0%)	11 (2.0%)	52 (9.4%)	45.3	172^nd of 377 public elementary schools	54.4%		44.5	180^th of 384 public elementary schools	53.1%	8	44.8	53.0	27.2				41.4	37.2	50.0	37.9				41.9	12.6		12.6	$10,200	$503	$9,697
Bud Beasley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Canyon Parkway	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 626-5250	626	31	20.1	23.0%	345 (55.1%)	15 (2.4%)	178 (28.4%)	20 (3.2%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	60 (9.6%)	76.5	70^th of 377 public elementary schools	81.4%		75.8	76^th of 384 public elementary schools	80.2%	6	43.7	52.0	55.9				50.6	51.5	49.0	66.7				56.1	37.8		37.8	$10,515	$678	$9,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

Is Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada a good school?

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

What district is Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada in?

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How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?

In the 2023-24 school year, 997 students attended Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada.

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

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada are 65% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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