Enrollment
90
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, OR
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410927000744
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 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 73% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 90
- students enrolled
Pioneer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ontario, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School is a small elementary school in Ontario, Oregon, enrolling 90 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Oregon schools, with 90 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 90 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ontario Sd 8c spends $14,496 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ontario's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alameda Elementary School (355 students): Pioneer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.8:1).
Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students) and Ontario Middle School (471 students) alongside Pioneer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontario Sd 8c, which includes Pioneer Elementary School.
$14,496
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 67.8%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pioneer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ontario Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alameda Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| May Roberts Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alameda Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Aiken Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
May Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
302 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Annex Charter School
Standard public school
131 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cairo Elementary School
Standard public school
109 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 90 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ontario, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ontario on the city page.
Is Pioneer Elementary School a good school?
Pioneer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ontario Sd 8c?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students), Ontario Middle School (471 students), and Alameda Elementary School (355 students). See the Ontario Sd 8c district page for the complete list.
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