Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Elementary School serves the southern part of Bismarck, ND, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rita Murphy Elementary School, Will-moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
203 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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