- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brentwood, CA
Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060591010753
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060591010753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060591010753 · Brentwood, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 24.5:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students)
Pioneer Elementary held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B. Bri
William B. Bristow Middle
1,223 students
- Adams (J. Doug
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
1,197 students
- Edna Hill Midd
Edna Hill Middle
1,047 students
- R. Paul Krey E
R. Paul Krey Elementary
885 students
- This school
Pioneer Elementary
859 students
- Brentwood Elem
Brentwood Elementary
811 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary compares
Pioneer Elementary 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$14,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 859 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
White 22.5%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Pioneer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brentwood Union Elementary reports $14,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B. Bristow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. Paul Krey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Brentwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
R. Paul Krey Elementary
Standard public school
885 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Garin Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 31.2:1 students per teacher
Ron Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Mary Casey Black Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 25.2:1 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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has 859 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brentwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Elementary?
20.7% of students at Pioneer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary is Asian at 30.2% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Elementary?
Besides Pioneer Elementary, Brentwood Union Elementary also operates William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students), and Edna Hill Middle (1,047 students). See the Brentwood Union Elementary district page for the complete list.