- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frisco, TX
Pioneer Heritage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Heritage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001009161
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Heritage Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 16
- middle schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Heritage Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Heritage Middle ranks #13 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pioneer Heritage Middle held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 67.7 → 67.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482001009161 · Frisco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,037 enr · 15.5:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Pioneer Heritage Middle held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 67.7 → 67.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Heritage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Pioneer Heritage Middle
1,037 students
What this shows Pioneer Heritage Middle reports 1,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Heritage Middle compares
Pioneer Heritage Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,037
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.3%
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Pioneer Heritage Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Heritage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Heritage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,037 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Heritage Middle
How many students attend Pioneer Heritage Middle?
Pioneer Heritage Middle has 1,037 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Heritage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Heritage Middle is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Heritage Middle?
5.8% of students at Pioneer Heritage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Heritage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Heritage Middle is Asian at 47.3% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Heritage Middle?
Pioneer Heritage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Heritage Middle rank among middle schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Heritage Middle ranks #13 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Pioneer Heritage Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.