Enrollment
484
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480145113251Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #25 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks #25 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480145113251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Mesquite, Texas, enrolling 484 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is leaner than roughly 87% of Texas schools and 29% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,392 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,010, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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) Fate (344 students) alongside Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite.
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 compares
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$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 484 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
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
African American 11.6%
White 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is less 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.
$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 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) Fate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite'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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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?
56.1% of students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite 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?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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) Mesquite rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks #25 of 31 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 schools in Mesquite on the city page.
Is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite a good school?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of 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, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy also operates Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville (794 students), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate (344 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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