Pioneer Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Preston, ID school district, encompassing approximately 422.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
533 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 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 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Preston Joint School District.
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