Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pioneer Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire Weiser, ID school district, encompassing approximately 631.6 square miles, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 15.4 miles to the zone's edge, which can extend up to 29.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Primary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pioneer Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Primary School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#477 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
71%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Primary School's ranking?
Pioneer Primary School is ranked #477 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Primary School?
385 students attend Pioneer Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pioneer Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Primary School?
Pioneer Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Primary School offer ?
Pioneer Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Primary School part of?
Pioneer Primary School is part of Weiser School District.
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