PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY

DALLAS, Texas — 6 schools

2,462
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$10,876
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY operates 6 public schools serving 2,462 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,328 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dallas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,876 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.4% local, 85.0% state, and 10.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #760 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 480.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 30.9% White, 21.4% African American across the district's schools.

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville accounts for 34.1% of all PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY school enrollment varies 4.1× across entities

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY school enrollment ranges from 194 students (lowest) to 794 students (highest), a spread of 600 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY student-counselor ratio is 481:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY is typically wider than the PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
85.0%
State
4.4%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
760 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Dallas County county, where this district is located.

$1,582
Studio/mo
$1,648
1 BR/mo
$1,931
2 BR/mo
$2,431
3 BR/mo
$3,091
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY.

White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 21.4%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

480.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY

School Enrollment
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter
794
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter
484
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter
344
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter
300
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Charter
212
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El
Charter
194

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY?

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY has 6 schools, including 4 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,462 students.

How much does PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY spend per student?

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY spends $10,876 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #760 in Texas.

What is the average rent near PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY?

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY students are 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 30.9% White, 21.4% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY?

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #760 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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