PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7950 LITHIA PINECREST RD
LITHIA, FL 33547

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinecrest Elementary School is a public school located in Lithia, Florida, serving students in the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban area, the school is known for being a core part of the local community, emphasizing a standard elementary curriculum that focuses on foundational academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools within the Hillsborough district, Pinecrest is committed to providing a structured learning environment that promotes student achievement and preparation for middle school.

The school benefits from its location in the Lithia region, which is a growing community often characterized by family-oriented neighborhoods. By aligning with the Hillsborough County Public Schools’ broader mission, Pinecrest Elementary focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can access the district’s official website at [sdhc.k12.fl.us](http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/), which serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and district-wide updates.

548

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	160
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
346 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
160 (29.2 %)
Two or More
19 (3.5 %)
Black
17 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)744-8164
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	45.3%
Male	300	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)