Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School?
220 students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School is part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District.
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