Enrollment
558
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370035903337 Charter school
Pioneer Springs Community School — Charlotte, NC
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Springs Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
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 Springs Community School · North Carolina
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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Springs Community School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pioneer Springs Community School reports 558 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the North Carolina 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1116 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pioneer Springs Community School spends $12,700 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.4% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), 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 Springs Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 60% | — | — |
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
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
$12,700
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 1116 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 558 Top 60% in North Carolina — larger than 40% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370035903337
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 1116:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pioneer Springs Community School, which includes Pioneer Springs Community School.
$12,700
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 7.8%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Springs Community School
How many students attend Pioneer Springs Community School?
Pioneer Springs Community School has 558 students enrolled. It is a other school in Charlotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Springs Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Springs Community School is 13.5:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 15% 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 Springs Community School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Springs Community School is White at 60.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Springs Community School?
Pioneer Springs Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) 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.