- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MI
Pioneer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262856006415
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856006415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Pioneer Middle School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 262856006415 · Plymouth, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 19.2:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Pioneer Middle School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- This school
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- Discovery Midd 731
Discovery Middle School
731 students
What this shows Pioneer Middle School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Middle School compares
Pioneer Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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.
Funding equity
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Asian 13.1%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Pioneer Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Middle School
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has 827 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Middle School?
14.3% of students at Pioneer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Middle School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Pioneer Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.