- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Morgan, CO
Pioneer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080405006298
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Colorado
NCES ID 080405006298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080405006298 · Fort Morgan, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 13.5:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Morgan High School (945 students)
Pioneer Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Morgan Hi
Fort Morgan High School
945 students
- Fort Morgan Mi
Fort Morgan Middle School
749 students
- Columbine Elem
Columbine Elementary School
421 students
- Sherman Early
Sherman Early Childhood Center
409 students
- Baker Elementa 321
Baker Elementary School
321 students
- This school 243
Pioneer Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
White 13.2%
African American 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Pioneer Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Morgan, CO. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% lower 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 Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Pioneer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Fort Morgan, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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.
How does Pioneer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Morgan?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Morgan on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students), Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students), and Columbine Elementary School (421 students). See the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan district page for the complete list.