- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Pioneer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917006664
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Pioneer earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #39 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Pioneer has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Pioneer ranks #39 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917006664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pittsburgh Pioneer held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421917006664 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 4.7:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Pioneer held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Pioneer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburgh All
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
1,386 students
- Pittsburgh Bra
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
897 students
- Pittsburgh Cap
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- This school 56
Pittsburgh Pioneer
56 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Pioneer reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Pioneer compares
Pittsburgh Pioneer held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$24,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 39.3%
White 37.5%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Pittsburgh Pioneer is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburgh Pioneer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Pioneer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Baldwin Shs
Standard public school
1,657 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Environmental Cs at Frick Park
Standard public school
1,073 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Standard public school
840 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Montour
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Standard public school
678 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~56 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Pioneer
How many students attend Pittsburgh Pioneer?
Pittsburgh Pioneer has 56 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Pioneer?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Pioneer is 4.7:1, which is 65% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 70% 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 Pittsburgh Pioneer?
63.2% of students at Pittsburgh Pioneer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Pioneer?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Pioneer is African American at 39.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Pioneer?
Pittsburgh Pioneer has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Pittsburgh Pioneer rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Pioneer ranks #39 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Pioneer, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students), and Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.