Pinecrest Elementary School

www.scsboe.org

414 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Pinecrest Elementary School is a public school located in Sylacauga, Alabama, serving students within the Sylacauga City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success as they transition to higher grade levels. It functions as a key component of the local educational community, emphasizing the partnership between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a high-quality instructional experience.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Sylacauga City Schools system, prioritizing excellence in education and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Pinecrest Elementary offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Sylacauga City Schools website.

414

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinecrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	18
Black	178
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
209 (50.5 %)
Black
178 (43.0 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sylacauga City
Phone:	(256)245-5700
Website:	http://www.scsboe.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 154