Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon

Charter School 871 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada (Horizon campus) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving students in grades K-8. As part of a larger network of Pinecrest academies, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in the core values of "Excellence, Innovation, and Respect." The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, often focusing on a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology to meet diverse learning needs.

The Horizon campus fosters a strong sense of community by encouraging active parental involvement and maintaining a structured, character-focused environment. Beyond the classroom, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing the "whole child." By setting high expectations for both academic performance and behavioral conduct, Pinecrest Academy Horizon seeks to cultivate a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a safe and disciplined setting.

871

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	297
Black	59
Asian	24
Two or More	85
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
397 (45.6 %)
Hispanic
297 (34.1 %)
Two or More
85 (9.8 %)
Black
59 (6.8 %)
Asian
24 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(702)749-3500
Website:	http://pinecresthorizon.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	155
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	152
Grade 4	159
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	444	51%
Male	427	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)