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 Howe.
K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland 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.