Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
348 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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