- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chaska, MN
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270819003180
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Ridge Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819003180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Pioneer Ridge Middle School shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 270819003180 · Chaska, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 11.9:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Pioneer Ridge Middle School shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaska High Sc
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- Chanhassen Hig
Chanhassen High School
1,385 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
782 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
670 students
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- This school 418
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
418 students
What this shows Pioneer Ridge Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Ridge Middle School compares
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 28% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$13,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Carver County Public School reports $13,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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?
17.7% of students at Pioneer Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Ridge Middle School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Carver Elementary School (782 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.