PINECREST GLADES ACADEMY

www.pinecrestglades.org

Charter School 940 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pinecrest Glades Academy, located in Miami, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Part of the Pinecrest Academy network, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in character development, leadership, and parental involvement. Its mission focuses on preparing students for college and career success by fostering a culture of high expectations and providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with extracurricular opportunities.

The school is structured into distinct academies, including elementary, middle, and high school levels, allowing for a tailored approach to student growth as they progress through their academic careers. Pinecrest Glades is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to technology-integrated learning. By maintaining strong community ties and a focus on individualized instruction, the school strives to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their studies and their personal development.

940

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST GLADES ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	892
Black	6
Asian	18
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
892 (94.9 %)
White
20 (2.1 %)
Asian
18 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)229-6949
Website:	http://www.pinecrestglades.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 174

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINECREST GLADES ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	152
Grade 2	152
Grade 3	166
Grade 4	160
Grade 5	174

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINECREST GLADES ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	458	48.7%
Male	482	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)