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About this school
Pinecrest Lakes Academy is
a suburban public school
in Clermont, Florida that is part of Lake County School District.
It serves 753 students
in grades K - 7.
Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
45%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Mar 20, 2026
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Pinecrest Lakes Academy
$6,339
raised using DonorsChoose
10
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
61
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has received support from
39 individuals from Florida and
22 individuals out-of-state.
