Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School serves the entire district of Lafayette, CO, encompassing a substantial attendance area of 482.2 square miles. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 33.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Mi corazón late en dos idiomas
School Rankings
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peak To Peak Charter School, University Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
439 students attend Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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