Pioneer Union Elementary School District

1888 N. Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230-9811
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,573 students in Pioneer Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pioneer Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,573 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Pioneer Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #471 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#446 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pioneer Union Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
881 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
55%
# Black Students
53 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
480 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
31%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
204
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,153 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pioneer Union Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pioneer Union Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,510
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pioneer Union Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,153
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pioneer Union Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pioneer Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1854 N. Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W. Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
Pioneer Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,573 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
Pioneer Union Elementary School District is ranked #471 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
56% of Pioneer Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
Pioneer Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pioneer Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,153 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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