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#40 of 691 schools in NV

Top 6% in state

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Henderson, NV

A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2840 Via Contessa, Henderson, NV 89044

  • Math 81% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 86% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 22.5:1 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 Data7
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+45.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+40 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+38.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$7,980
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency81%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency86%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2025
Math
81%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

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

Based on 14 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,997/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$106,875

Median home value

$536,800

Median rent

$2,098/mo

College educated

51.1%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89044; 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
Wallin Shirley & Bill ESEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.4 mi702Compare →
Ellis Robert & Sandy ESEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–51.5 mi882Compare →
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan CanyonCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–122.9 mi2,183Compare →
Lamping Frank ESEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–54.0 mi632Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

State Sponsored Charter Schools

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#3 of 75
District spending per student
$7,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is a public elementary school in Henderson, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 1,191 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada

What grades does Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada serve?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada rank in NV?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada ranks #40 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Academy of Nevada Inspirada?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada a charter school?

Yes, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada a Title I school?

No, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada?

14.4% of students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 89044)
28,319
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
46.6
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 89044; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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