Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Crest Elementary School serves the northern part of Sanford, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 38 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging around 4 miles and extending up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Crest Elementary School's student population of 714 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
714 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Crest Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2932 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Crest Elementary School is ranked #2932 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pine Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pine Crest Elementary School?
714 students attend Pine Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pine Crest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Crest Elementary School?
Pine Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Crest Elementary School offer ?
Pine Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Crest Elementary School part of?
Pine Crest Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.
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