Enrollment
344
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fate, TX
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480145113828Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fate · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fate, TX.
School address
District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480145113828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Fate, Texas, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy spends $10,785 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy also operates Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville (794 students) and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite (484 students) alongside Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate compares
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 344 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, which includes Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate.
$10,785
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.4%
State 85.0%
Federal 10.6%
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.
How Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fate, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 (Ptaa) Fate?
21.9% of students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Fate, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate rank among schools in Fate?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fate, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fate on the city page.
Is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate a good school?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
Besides Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy also operates Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville (794 students), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite (484 students), and Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas (300 students). See the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy district page for the complete list.
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