Pioneer Springs Community School

www.pioneersprings.org

Charter School 558 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Pioneer Springs Community School, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a holistic approach to education. Guided by a mission to nurture the "whole child," the school integrates rigorous academics with a deep connection to nature and the community. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility, often utilizing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom walls.

The school is particularly noted for its unique environment, which encourages students to develop a strong sense of stewardship toward their surroundings. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside intellectual achievement, Pioneer Springs aims to prepare students to be compassionate, engaged, and environmentally conscious citizens. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive, collaborative culture, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where individual interests are valued and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

558

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Springs Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	92
Black	70
Asian	16
Two or More	37
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
336 (60.2%)
Hispanic
92 (16.5%)
Black
70 (12.5%)
Two or More
37 (6.6%)
Asian
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pioneer Springs Community School
Phone:	(704)494-0777
Website:	http://www.pioneersprings.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 35