At a glance
Reported students
687
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
Pioneer Academy: 687 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Corona. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 687 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.9%) and Asian (2.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pioneer Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic95.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 88 Seneca
Elementary · Grades PK–05
692 reported students
PS 81 Jean Paul Richter
Elementary · Grades PK–05
657 reported students
PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley
Elementary · Grades KG–08
631 reported students
PS 58 School of Heroes (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–06
750 reported students
PS 153 Maspeth Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
764 reported students
PS 91 Richard Arkwright
Elementary · Grades PK–05
771 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 19 Marino Jeantet Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 1,506 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 931 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 110 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 808 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 92 Harry T Stewart Sr Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 867 | 0.5 mi |
| Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 Elementary · Charter · Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 | KG–04 | 284 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | KG–05 | 447 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Academy
What grades does Pioneer Academy serve?
Pioneer Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend Pioneer Academy?
Pioneer Academy reported 687 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 687 students and 57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pioneer Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pioneer Academy in?
Pioneer Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 19 Marino Jeantet (under 0.1 mi), PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) (0.2 mi), PS 110 (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.