- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somerset, CA
Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063048004740
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for California
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerset, CA.
School address
District: Pioneer Union · California
NCES ID 063048004740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063048004740 · Somerset, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 32.4:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Creek Middle (99 students)
Pioneer Elementary grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 9.0 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
- This school
Pioneer Elementary
162 students
- Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek Middle
99 students
- Walt Tyler Ele 31
Walt Tyler Elementary
31 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary compares
Pioneer Elementary is a growing 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$15,298
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Pioneer Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pioneer Union reports $15,298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Creek Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walt Tyler Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Somerset
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somerset, CA. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 32.4:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Elementary?
44.7% 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 White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Somerset, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerset, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pioneer Union?
Besides Pioneer Elementary, Pioneer Union also operates Mountain Creek Middle (99 students) and Walt Tyler Elementary (31 students). See the Pioneer Union district page for the complete list.