- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanford, CA
Pioneer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063051010226Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Pioneer Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063051010226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pioneer Middle held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063051010226 · Hanford, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
550 enr · 22.9:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Frontier Elementary (619 students)
Pioneer Middle held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frontier Eleme
Frontier Elementary
619 students
- This school
Pioneer Middle
550 students
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary
518 students
What this shows Pioneer Middle reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Middle compares
Pioneer Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 26.9%
Asian 5.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Pioneer Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Pioneer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar middle schools in Hanford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Middle
How many students attend Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Middle?
37.3% of students at Pioneer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hanford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Pioneer Union Elementary?
Besides Pioneer Middle, Pioneer Union Elementary also operates Frontier Elementary (619 students) and Pioneer Elementary (518 students). See the Pioneer Union Elementary district page for the complete list.