Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Elementary School serves the west part of West Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and up to 2.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
79%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
37%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #2447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
292 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pioneer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of West Chicago ESD 33 School District.
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