Enrollment
76
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 402451029667
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs — Waukomis, OK
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pioneer-Pleasant Vale · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs reports 76 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 380 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pioneer-Pleasant Vale spends $21,427 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.6% from local sources (property taxes), 18.9% from the state, and 7.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,427
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 380 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 76 Top 9% in Oklahoma — larger than 91% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402451029667
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 380:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.5%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pioneer-Pleasant Vale, which includes Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs.
$21,427
Per student
+51%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 18.9%
Federal 7.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs
How many students attend Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs?
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs has 76 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukomis, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs is 10.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs is White at 67.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waukomis, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs?
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.