- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corona, NY
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 360009806060
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 28
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 New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Pioneer Academy held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360009806060 · Corona, NY Other · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 12.1:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Pioneer Academy held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 687
Pioneer Academy
687 students
What this shows Pioneer Academy reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Academy compares
Pioneer Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Pioneer Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Pioneer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Academy
How many students attend Pioneer Academy?
Pioneer Academy has 687 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corona, NY. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Academy?
89.9% of students at Pioneer Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pioneer Academy rank among schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Pioneer Academy, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.