Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Patriots
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
422 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pioneer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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