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#76 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 2% in state

Pinecrest Elementary School

Elementary School · Collier · Immokalee, FL

A Collier elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

313 S 9TH ST, Immokalee, FL 34142

  • Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,103
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Pinecrest Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pinecrest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated828/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,656

Median home value

$296,400

Median rent

$989/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rcma Immokalee Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.5K–80.6 mi343Compare →
The Phoenix Program-immokaleeEnrollment path unverified5.14–120.6 mi90Compare →
Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–51.3 mi578Compare →
Everglades City SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–12Not available144Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Collier

Schools in district
74
Rank in district
#6 of 64
District spending per student
$14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pinecrest Elementary School is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinecrest Elementary School

Pinecrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Immokalee, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinecrest Elementary School

What grades does Pinecrest Elementary School serve?

Pinecrest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?

Pinecrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinecrest Elementary School rank in FL?

Pinecrest Elementary School ranks #76 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pinecrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinecrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pinecrest Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pinecrest Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pinecrest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pinecrest Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pinecrest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Elementary School?

85.4% of students at Pinecrest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
610
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Collier County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 34142)
33,270
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
31
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34142; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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