- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, MO
Pioneer Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291548002807
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Ridge Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Ridge Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548002807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Pioneer Ridge Middle held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 291548002807 · Independence, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Pioneer Ridge Middle held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school
Pioneer Ridge Middle
731 students
What this shows Pioneer Ridge Middle reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Ridge Middle compares
Pioneer Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Pioneer Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Ridge Middle
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle?
Pioneer Ridge Middle has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Ridge Middle?
46.8% of students at Pioneer Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Ridge Middle is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Ridge Middle?
Pioneer Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Ridge Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Pioneer Ridge Middle, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.