Pioneer Elementary School
Tel:
(480)497-3300
- Pioneer Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Pioneer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pioneer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #159 out of 1,842 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pioneer Elementary School is Gilbert Classical Academy High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Goldfield Prep. Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Challenger Basic School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Challenger Basic School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 329 students
0.2 miles
1315 North Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)830-1750 0.2 K-6 329 - Mesa Goldfield Prep. Academy Grades: K-8 | 72 students
0.5 miles
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)325-1299 0.5 K-8 72 - Gilbert Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 541 students
1.0 miles
1030 N. Blue Grotto Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)926-6301 1.0 PK-6 541 - Gilbert Sonoma Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 452 students
1.2 miles
601 North Key Biscayne
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-3300 1.2 PK-6 452 - Mesa Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 839 students
1.4 miles
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)472-2600 1.4 PK-6 839
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