Pioneer Trail Elementary School

301 Pioneer Trail
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pioneer Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pioneer Trail Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pioneer Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Trail Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#972 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer Trail Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
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White
74%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pioneer Trail Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pioneer Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Trail Elementary School is ranked #972 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Trail Elementary School?
477 students attend Pioneer Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pioneer Trail Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Trail Elementary School?
Pioneer Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Trail Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pioneer Trail Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Trail Elementary School is part of Jefferson City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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