- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zolfo Springs, FL
Pioneer Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120075002245
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Career Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Florida
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
Pioneer Career Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Pioneer Career Academy grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+51.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120075002245 · Zolfo Springs, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 27:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
Pioneer Career Academy grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+51.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardee Senior
Hardee Senior High School
1,347 students
- Hardee Junior
Hardee Junior High School
958 students
- Wauchula Eleme
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- Zolfo Springs 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- This school 27
Pioneer Career Academy
27 students
What this shows Pioneer Career Academy reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Career Academy compares
Pioneer Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 52% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 79% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
27:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
White 18.5%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Pioneer Career Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardee Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wauchula Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zolfo Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Career Academy
How many students attend Pioneer Career Academy?
Pioneer Career Academy has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Zolfo Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Career Academy is 27:1, which is 52% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Career Academy?
93.1% of students at Pioneer Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Career Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Zolfo Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Career Academy?
Pioneer Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Hardee?
Besides Pioneer Career Academy, Hardee also operates Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students), Hardee Junior High School (958 students), and Wauchula Elementary School (577 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.