Serving 1,055 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,055 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Elementary serves the northeast part of Merced, CA, covering an area of approximately 35.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 1,055 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,055 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6011 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #6011 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmdale Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
1,055 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pioneer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Weaver Union School District.
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