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Pioneer Elementary School

32737 Bel Aire St.
Union City, CA 94587
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Tel: (510) 487-4530
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Pioneer Elementary School serves 685 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 685 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
685 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
53%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Pioneer Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
65%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
8%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
New Haven Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?

Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alvarado Elementary School, Delaine Eastin Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?

685 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Pioneer Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?

Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?

Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?

Pioneer Elementary School is part of New Haven Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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