Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
69%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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 #342 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iron Horse Elementary School, Frontier Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
438 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Elementary School located?
Pioneer Elementary School is located in the Canterberry Crossing neighborhood of Parker, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Canterberry Crossing.
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