B−
Pioneer Regional School Corporation
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Noble, Boone, Jefferson, Royal Center, Harrison and Cass.
Students
898
Schools
2
Spent per student
$12,687
IN $13,688
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Debt
$7.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Pioneer Regional School Corporation
- School Grade B−: better than 52% of Indiana districts
- Spends 7% less per student than the IN average
- 14 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 6.5% since 2020
- Debt of $7.3M, about $8,128 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Hemlock.
PK–4Taylor Elementary SchoolTaylor Community School Corporation
5–8Taylor Middle SchoolTaylor Community School Corporation
9–12Taylor High SchoolTaylor Community School Corporation
Test scores vs. IN
2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts40%
State average 42.6%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.9% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$12,687 per student · 7% below IN
Spending
Classroom instruction 51%Support & administration 44%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 35%State 54%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
960’20
979’21
941’22
916’23
898’24
Down 6.5% since 2020.
Students
White 89%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Black <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.