- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chicago, IL
Pioneer Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174155004162
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 292
- students enrolled
Pioneer Elem School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elem School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: West Chicago Esd 33 · Illinois
NCES ID 174155004162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Pioneer Elem School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+30.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 174155004162 · West Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 9.4:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Leman Middle School (1,048 students)
Pioneer Elem School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+30.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leman Middle S
Leman Middle School
1,048 students
- Gary Elementar
Gary Elementary School
425 students
- Wegner Element 384
Wegner Elementary School
384 students
- Indian Knoll E 375
Indian Knoll Elem School
375 students
- Currier Elemen 359
Currier Elementary School
359 students
- This school 292
Pioneer Elem School
292 students
What this shows Pioneer Elem School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elem School compares
Pioneer Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$28,160
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
White 11.3%
Asian 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Pioneer Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chicago Esd 33 reports $28,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wegner Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Knoll Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Currier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gary Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Wegner Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Currier Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem School
Standard public school
349 students 12:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Middle School
Standard public school
259 students 10.8:1 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elem School
How many students attend Pioneer Elem School?
Pioneer Elem School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elem School is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elem School?
Pioneer Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elem School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chicago Esd 33?
Besides Pioneer Elem School, West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students), Gary Elementary School (425 students), and Wegner Elementary School (384 students). See the West Chicago Esd 33 district page for the complete list.