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Pine Crest Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1918^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pine Crest Elementary School in Sanford, FL, serves 714 students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Seminole school district, though the school itself faces significant challenges tied to high poverty rates and historically low academic performance.

Pine Crest stands out for its exceptionally high level of economic disadvantage, with over 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—the highest rate among nearby schools. This is dramatically more than nearby Seminole Science Charter School (25.2%) and Goldsboro Elementary Magnet (30.4%), both of which rank in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools. Pine Crest, by contrast, ranks in the 14th percentile statewide. Test scores are consistently below district and state averages—for example, only 40% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 72%. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, with 32.6% of students missing significant school time, more than double the rate at Seminole Science Charter (14.0%) and Goldsboro Elementary Magnet (16.6%).

Despite these challenges, there are signs of progress. Pine Crest has climbed from the 4th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 14th percentile in 2025-2026, and 5th-grade science proficiency has risen from 35% to 55% over the same period. The school also spends more per student ($13,479) than many higher-performing peers, suggesting resources are available but must be deployed effectively to overcome the obstacles of poverty and absenteeism. One unusual data point: Pine Crest’s 6th-grade math scores have been near-perfect for four years, but this likely reflects a small group of advanced students taking the test early, not the overall math program. For parents, the most telling comparison is with Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, located just 1.45 miles away, which serves a much less disadvantaged population and ranks in the 87th percentile—highlighting how deeply Pine Crest’s challenges are tied to the socioeconomic realities of its community.

714

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,479

Per pupil spending ?

93.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

405 W 27th St
Sanford, FL 32773

(407) 320-5450

District: Seminole

Students who attend Pine Crest Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Seminole High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.9%

African American:

28.9%

White:

15.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 40th percentile in 2024 → 14th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (45% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 40th-percentile peak (2024) to 14th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,918^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 5% (2016) to bottom 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 41Elementary Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	20.2	1918 of 2240	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.4	1796 of 2258	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.2	1361 of 2256	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.6	1732 of 2240	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.1	2132 of 2219	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	8.7	2157 of 2247	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.9	2094 of 2182	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.9	2064 of 2118	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.8	2006 of 2112	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	8.7	1989 of 2087	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	26.0	1599 of 2064	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.0	1598 of 2029	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.3	1512 of 1984	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.2	1476 of 1985	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.5	1224 of 1919	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.0	1323 of 1847	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	20.3	1502 of 1789	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	19.7	1517 of 1786	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.1	1453 of 1688	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science55%-5 vs state

Math48%-15 vs state

English Language Arts40%-20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pine Crest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 W 27th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5450	714	56	12.7	93.4%	112 (15.7%)	206 (28.9%)	349 (48.9%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	20.2	1918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%		24.4	1796^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.5%	122	40.0	38.0	43.0				51.0	47.0	34.0	94.0			55.0					$13,479	$1,641	$11,838
Wicklow Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Placid Lake Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-1250	585	48	12.1	86.3%	65 (11.1%)	144 (24.6%)	349 (59.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	24.5	1806^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.4%		20.5	1894^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.1%	88	34.0	57.0	44.0				55.0	51.0	15.0	95.0			44.0					$14,475	$1,914	$12,561
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1300 W 20th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5850	901	58	15.5	30.4%	129 (14.3%)	154 (17.1%)	150 (16.6%)	423 (46.9%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.1%)	83.4	300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.6%		84.5	302^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	86.6%	2	81.0	75.0	85.0				77.0	73.0	55.0	100.0			90.0					$9,946	$623	$9,322
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	4	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Midway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2368 Brisson Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5950	789	53	14.8	84.7%	89 (11.3%)	363 (46.0%)	276 (35.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.6%)	40.2	1394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%		38.6	1398^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.1%	4	58.0	50.0	66.0				57.0	39.0	22.0	95.0			55.0					$10,556	$1,169	$9,386
Hamilton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 E 8th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6050	671	50	13.4	76.6%	117 (17.4%)	257 (38.3%)	225 (33.5%)	27 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.4%)	71.8	580^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.1%		65.3	749^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.8%	169	77.0	66.0	69.0				70.0	72.0	61.0	100.0			76.0					$12,047	$1,168	$10,878
Idyllwilde Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	430 Vihlen Rd	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-3750	773	53	14.5	79.3%	125 (16.2%)	313 (40.5%)	255 (33.0%)	28 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	46 (6.0%)	45.8	1251^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%		32.5	1574^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.3%	323	63.0	55.0	57.0				72.0	54.0	44.0	100.0			57.0					$10,694	$879	$9,814
Galileo School For Gifted Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	3900 E State Road 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 249-9221	590	40	14.7	28.1%	263 (44.6%)	53 (9.0%)	177 (30.0%)	68 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	64.7	761^st of 2240 public elementary schools	66.0%		67.7	699^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.0%	62	72.0	63.0	68.0	68.0	77.0	65.0	72.0	64.0	63.0	72.0	88.0	58.0	68.0	67.0	88.0	100.0	93.0	$9,264	$278	$8,986
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3755 Skyway Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 638-9696	804	50	16.0	27.7%	388 (48.3%)	53 (6.6%)	211 (26.2%)	91 (11.3%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.7%)	68.4	669^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.1%		74	532^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.4%	137	73.0	63.0	69.0	74.0	70.0	72.0	80.0	61.0	71.0	76.0	87.0	38.0	63.0	71.0	81.0	100.0	85.0	$10,818	$318	$10,501
Lake Mary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	132 S Country Club Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5650	881	60	14.8	49.1%	417 (47.3%)	73 (8.3%)	281 (31.9%)	30 (3.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.4%)	63.2	807^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.0%		70.8	613^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.9%	194	64.0	73.0	63.0				68.0	69.0	36.0	94.0			68.0					$10,110	$608	$9,503

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Crest Elementary School

What district is Pine Crest Elementary School in?

Seminole

What schools do graduates of Pine Crest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pine Crest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Seminole High School

What is the racial makeup of Pine Crest Elementary School?

Students at Pine Crest Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 29% African American, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Pine Crest Elementary School a good school?

Pine Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Pine Crest Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 714 students attended Pine Crest Elementary School.

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