Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer School serves the western part of Lebanon, OR, covering an area of approximately 25.7 square miles. Families within this zone are typically about 10-12 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being 5.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer School's student population of 261 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Motto
Pursuing Excellence for Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Pioneer School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer School's ranking?
Pioneer School is ranked #392 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pioneer School often compared to?
Pioneer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascades School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pioneer School?
261 students attend Pioneer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pioneer School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer School?
Pioneer School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer School offer ?
Pioneer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer School part of?
Pioneer School is part of Lebanon Community SD 9 School District.
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