Enrollment
441
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 402163001066
Pioneer Es — Noble, OK
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pioneer Es reports 441 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 232 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Noble spends $10,899 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 53.2% from the state, and 20.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,899
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 232 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 441 Top 71% in Oklahoma — larger than 29% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402163001066
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.9
Students per counselor 232:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.4%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noble, which includes Pioneer Es.
$10,899
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 53.2%
Federal 20.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Es
How many students attend Pioneer Es?
Pioneer Es has 441 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Noble, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Es is 17.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Es?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Es is White at 70.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Noble, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Es?
Pioneer Es has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.