- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Croswell, MI
Pioneer High School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261114008699
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Croswell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 78
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Croswell, MI.
School address
District: Croswell-Lexington Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261114008699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pioneer High School held near 68 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261114008699 · Croswell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 71.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Croswelllexington High School (523 students)
Pioneer High School held near 68 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pioneer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Croswelllexing
Croswelllexington High School
523 students
- Croswelllexing
Croswelllexington Middle School
508 students
- Frostick Schoo
Frostick School
324 students
- Meyer Elementa
Meyer Elementary School
275 students
- This school 78
Pioneer High School
78 students
What this shows Pioneer High School reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer High School compares
Pioneer High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Pioneer High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Croswell-Lexington Community Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croswelllexington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Croswelllexington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Frostick School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Meyer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer High School
How many students attend Pioneer High School?
Pioneer High School has 78 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Croswell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer High School?
71.4% of students at Pioneer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer High School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Croswell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer High School?
Pioneer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 High School rank among public schools in Croswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Croswell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Croswell-Lexington Community Schools?
Besides Pioneer High School, Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington High School (523 students), Croswelllexington Middle School (508 students), and Frostick School (324 students). See the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools district page for the complete list.