- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 080249006200 · Lafayette, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.2:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 439
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School compares
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,863
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.