Serving 202 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 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
202 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
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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