Enrollment
206
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Pioneer Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000480
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Academy has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Academy ranks #6 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 206 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.1% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 54 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 206 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carson City's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elementary (553 students): Pioneer Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students) and Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students) alongside Pioneer Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Academy compares
Pioneer Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 41% in Nevada - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Pioneer Academy.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pioneer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Al Seeliger Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Academy
How many students attend Pioneer Academy?
Pioneer Academy has 206 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy is 17.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Academy?
96.1% of students at Pioneer Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Academy?
Pioneer Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Academy rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Academy ranks #6 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
Is Pioneer Academy a good school?
Pioneer Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Pioneer Academy, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.
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