- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Glade, FL
Pioneer Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003012
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Park Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Belle Glade · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Belle Glade, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Pioneer Park Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120150003012 · Belle Glade, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 16.3:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Pioneer Park Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 408
Pioneer Park Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Pioneer Park Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Park Elementary School compares
Pioneer Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 83% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Pioneer Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Park Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Park Elementary School?
Pioneer Park Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belle Glade, FL. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Park Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Park Elementary School?
95.1% of students at Pioneer Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Park Elementary School is African American at 70.6% of enrollment, in Belle Glade, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Park Elementary School?
Pioneer Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Belle Glade?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Belle Glade, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belle Glade on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Pioneer Park Elementary School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.