Enrollment
212
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesquite, TX
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480145113916Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 48
- public schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El ranks #4 of 48 public schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480145113916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, enrolling 212 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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) Mesquite El.
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) Mesquite El compares
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 20.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, which includes Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El.
$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) Mesquite El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El'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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesquite, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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) Mesquite El?
39.2% of students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is African American at 40.1% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El rank among public schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El ranks #4 of 48 public schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mesquite on the city page.
Is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El a good school?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El earns 55/100 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) Mesquite El, 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.
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