Pioneer Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
535 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Preston Joint School District.
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