Enrollment
439
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, CO
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080249006200
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lafayette, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249006200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lafayette, Colorado, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (29%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Fairview High School (1,863 students) alongside Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School compares
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 28.9%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lafayette, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School a good school?
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.
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