- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, CA
Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062691007795
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Union City, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691007795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062691007795 · Union City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 24:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: James Logan High (3,096 students)
Pioneer Elementary held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 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
- James Logan Hi
James Logan High
3,096 students
- Itliong-Vera C 1,097
Itliong-Vera Cruz
1,097 students
- Cesar Chavez M 990
Cesar Chavez Middle
990 students
- Guy Jr. Emanue 746
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
746 students
- Searles Elemen 712
Searles Elementary
712 students
- This school 623
Pioneer Elementary
623 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary reports 623 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$15,166
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 7.7%
White 5.3%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Pioneer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for New Haven Unified reports $15,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Union City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Searles Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Delaine Eastin Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Alvarado Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Tom Kitayama Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 27.2:1 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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Elementary?
24.2% 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 62.8% of enrollment, in Union City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Union City, 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 Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven Unified?
Besides Pioneer Elementary, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.