- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Drive Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060363000315
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Drive Elementary 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.
- #42 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Drive Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Drive Elementary ranks #42 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Bakersfield City · California
NCES ID 060363000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Pioneer Drive Elementary shrank from 646 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 060363000315 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 20.8:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Curran Middle (973 students)
Pioneer Drive Elementary shrank from 646 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Drive Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curran Middle
Curran Middle
973 students
- Colonel Howard
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
960 students
- Voorhies Eleme
Voorhies Elementary
915 students
- Walter Stiern
Walter Stiern Middle
891 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary
870 students
- This school
Pioneer Drive Elementary
562 students
What this shows Pioneer Drive Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Drive Elementary compares
Pioneer Drive Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$19,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
African American 3.2%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Pioneer Drive Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bakersfield City reports $19,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Drive Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curran Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voorhies Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter Stiern Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Drive Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Drive Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Drive Elementary?
Pioneer Drive Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Drive Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher 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 Drive Elementary?
91.0% of students at Pioneer Drive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Drive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Drive Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Drive Elementary?
Pioneer Drive Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Drive Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Drive Elementary ranks #42 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bakersfield City?
Besides Pioneer Drive Elementary, Bakersfield City also operates Curran Middle (973 students), Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary (960 students), and Voorhies Elementary (915 students). See the Bakersfield City district page for the complete list.