- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Pioneer Academy shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 320039000480 · Carson City, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 17.2:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Pioneer Academy shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- This school 206
Pioneer Academy
206 students
What this shows Pioneer Academy reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Academy compares
Pioneer Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.