Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pioneer Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Park Elementary serves the southern part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 80.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pioneer Park Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Park Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Park Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Park Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Pioneer Park Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Park Elementary School?
420 students attend Pioneer Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pioneer Park Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Park Elementary School?
Pioneer Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pioneer Park Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Park Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Park Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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