- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480145114046Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #23 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas ranks #23 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480145114046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480145114046 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
300 enr · 9.4:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville (794 students)
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer Techno
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
794 students
- Pioneer Techno
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
484 students
- Pioneer Techno
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
344 students
- This school 300
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas
300 students
- Pioneer Techno 212
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
212 students
- Pioneer Techno 194
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El
194 students
What this shows Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas compares
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 28.3%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas
How many students attend Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?
28.3% of students at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas ranks #23 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
Besides Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy also operates Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville (794 students), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite (484 students), and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate (344 students). See the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy district page for the complete list.