- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delano, CA
Pioneer
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061089013246
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089013246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pioneer held near 977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061089013246 · Delano, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,043 enr · 23.2:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students)
Pioneer held near 977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pioneer
1,043 students
- Nueva Vista La
Nueva Vista Language Academy
684 students
- Cecil Avenue M
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
585 students
- Almond Tree Mi
Almond Tree Middle
554 students
- Del Vista Math
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
526 students
- La Vina Middle
La Vina Middle
521 students
What this shows Pioneer reports 1,043 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer compares
Pioneer held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$21,264
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1043 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
Asian 4.3%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Pioneer is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delano Union Elementary reports $21,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Almond Tree Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vina Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Delano
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Standard public school
684 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
526 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Morningside
Standard public school
477 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,043 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer
How many students attend Pioneer?
Pioneer has 1,043 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 977 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer?
76.1% of students at Pioneer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer?
Pioneer has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 rank among elementary schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Besides Pioneer, Delano Union Elementary also operates Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students), and Almond Tree Middle (554 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.