Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Elementary serves the southeast part of Davis, CA, covering an area of approximately 77.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 9.9 miles, and the furthest edge located 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#655 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #655 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E. Willett Elementary School, North Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
572 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
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