- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Pioneer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625000515
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #14 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #14 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040625000515 · Glendale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 14.2:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Pioneer Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school 411
Pioneer Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Pioneer Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% lower 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 Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Pioneer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #14 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.