- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wenatchee, WA
Pioneer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530966001635
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Pioneer Middle School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 530966001635 · Wenatchee, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.6:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Pioneer Middle School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.2 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
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- This school 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- Mission View E 484
Mission View Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Pioneer Middle School reports 488 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 31.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Pioneer Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Wenatchee
1 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Middle School
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Middle School?
67.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 middle schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides Pioneer Middle School, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.