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Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

225 Grand Cadence Dr., Henderson, NV 89015STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
2,209
Students
Total enrolled
$8,822
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 39% vs nat'l
28.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 86% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 2,209 students in grades KG–12 in Henderson, Nevada.
39% below average funding
District spends $8,822 per pupil, 39% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is a very large other in Henderson, Nevada, serving grades KG–12 with 2,209 students. The district invests $8,822 per student — 39% below the national average of $14,347, with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

2,209
Total Students
28.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
32%
Free Lunch
77
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,121 male · 1,086 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility32%
National avg 52% · 700 students
Student Composition
42%
32%
10%
Asian7%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black6%
Multiracial10%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320000100825

Academic Outcomes at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89015

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,822Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,822
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,882
Student Support$1,676
Administration$1,059
Operations$1,323
Other$882
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,822 spent per student, an estimated $3,908 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
82%
State government
81.7%
Local (property tax)
2.6%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,822/student, 39% less than the national average
  • 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las VegasLegacy Traditional School North ValleyPinecrest Academy of Nevada InspiradaSomerset Academy Aliante
+16 more
↓
High School
Nevada Virtual AcademyNevada Connections Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSTATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS →
Phone: (702)202-2227
NCES ID: 320000100825
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Henderson seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
225 Grand Cadence Dr., Henderson, NV 89015
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.