Enrollment
495
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Green Bay, WI
Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550054000084
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Ashwaubenon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550054000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Elementary
Pioneer Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 495 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 511 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Green Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lineville Intermediate (815 students): Pioneer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
Ashwaubenon School District also operates Ashwaubenon High (1,024 students) and Parkview Middle (747 students) alongside Pioneer Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Pioneer Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Pioneer Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashwaubenon School District, which includes Pioneer Elementary.
$12,654
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 26.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwaubenon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cormier School and Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Green Bay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lineville Intermediate
Standard public school
815 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Leonardo Da Vinci School for Gifted Learners
Standard public school
334 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Suamico Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Howard Elementary
Standard public school
262 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
New Leaf Prep Academy
Standard public school
225 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Elementary?
24.7% of students at Pioneer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is Pioneer Elementary a good school?
Pioneer Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Ashwaubenon School District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary, Ashwaubenon School District also operates Ashwaubenon High (1,024 students), Parkview Middle (747 students), and Valley View Elementary (660 students). See the Ashwaubenon School District district page for the complete list.
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