Enrollment
827
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Middle School
Pioneer Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Plymouth, Michigan, enrolling 827 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 827 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Plymouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (823 students): Pioneer Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 22.2:1).
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students) and Salem High School (1,871 students) alongside Pioneer Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Middle School compares
Pioneer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, which includes Pioneer Middle School.
$13,630
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 9.4%
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.
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
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~827 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pioneer Middle School a good school?
Pioneer Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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