- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vassar, MI
Pioneer Work and Learn Center
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Work and Learn Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263471000275
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Work and Learn Center earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vassar · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Work and Learn Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Work and Learn Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vassar, MI.
School address
District: Vassar Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263471000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Pioneer Work and Learn Center shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-81.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 263471000275 · Vassar, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 5:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Vassar Senior High School (427 students)
Pioneer Work and Learn Center shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-81.1%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Work and Learn Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vassar Senior
Vassar Senior High School
427 students
- Central School
Central School
366 students
- This school 15
Pioneer Work and Learn Center
15 students
What this shows Pioneer Work and Learn Center reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Work and Learn Center compares
Pioneer Work and Learn Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
White 33.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Pioneer Work and Learn Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Vassar Public Schools reports $17,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Work and Learn Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Work and Learn Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Work and Learn Center
How many students attend Pioneer Work and Learn Center?
Pioneer Work and Learn Center has 15 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Vassar, MI. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Work and Learn Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Work and Learn Center is 5:1, which is 71% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 68% 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 Work and Learn Center?
95.9% of students at Pioneer Work and Learn Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Work and Learn Center?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Work and Learn Center is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Vassar, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Work and Learn Center?
Pioneer Work and Learn Center has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Work and Learn Center rank among public schools in Vassar?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Work and Learn Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vassar, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vassar Public Schools?
Besides Pioneer Work and Learn Center, Vassar Public Schools also operates Vassar Senior High School (427 students) and Central School (366 students). See the Vassar Public Schools district page for the complete list.