- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walla Walla, WA
Pioneer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530945001605
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Pioneer Middle School shrank from 613 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 530945001605 · Walla Walla, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.2:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Pioneer Middle School shrank from 613 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- This school 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- Prospect Point 414
Prospect Point Elementary
414 students
What this shows Pioneer Middle School reports 601 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Pioneer Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prospect Point Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Middle School
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Middle School?
65.1% of students at Pioneer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Middle School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 public schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Pioneer Middle School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Garrison Middle School (546 students), and Green Park Elementary School (526 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.