- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Preston, ID
Pioneer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160096000709
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Preston · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID.
School address
District: Preston Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160096000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary School shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 160096000709 · Preston, ID Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 24.2:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston High School (679 students)
Pioneer Elementary School shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preston High S
Preston High School
679 students
- Preston Jr Hig
Preston Jr High School
540 students
- This school
Pioneer Elementary School
533 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
516 students
- Franklin Count 43
Franklin County High School
43 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 7% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Idaho - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Pioneer Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Preston Joint District reports $8,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preston Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Preston, ID. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 24.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Pioneer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Preston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Elementary School rank among public schools in Preston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Preston on the city page.
What other schools are in Preston Joint District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, Preston Joint District also operates Preston High School (679 students), Preston Jr High School (540 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (516 students). See the Preston Joint District district page for the complete list.