- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gardner, KS
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200642001824
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Ridge Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Gardner · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Gardner, KS.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pioneer Ridge Middle School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 200642001824 · Gardner, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 13.4:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students)
Pioneer Ridge Middle School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardner Edgert
Gardner Edgerton High
1,794 students
- Trail Ridge Mi 679
Trail Ridge Middle School
679 students
- This school 548
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
548 students
- Madison Elemen 521
Madison Elementary
521 students
- Wheatridge Mid 517
Wheatridge Middle School
517 students
- Grand Star Ele 380
Grand Star Elementary
380 students
What this shows Pioneer Ridge Middle School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Ridge Middle School compares
Pioneer Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 51% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Pioneer Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gardner Edgerton reports $12,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trail Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheatridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Star Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Gardner
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gardner, KS. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Ridge Middle School?
21.1% of students at Pioneer Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Ridge Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Gardner, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Ridge Middle School rank among elementary schools in Gardner?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Gardner, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gardner on the city page.
What other schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Besides Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Gardner Edgerton also operates Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students), Trail Ridge Middle School (679 students), and Madison Elementary (521 students). See the Gardner Edgerton district page for the complete list.