- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary School grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 410927000744 · Ontario, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 15:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ontario High School (709 students)
Pioneer Elementary School grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ontario High S
Ontario High School
709 students
- Ontario Middle
Ontario Middle School
471 students
- Alameda Elemen
Alameda Elementary School
355 students
- Aiken Elementa
Aiken Elementary School
333 students
- May Roberts El
May Roberts Elementary School
302 students
- This school 90
Pioneer Elementary School
90 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary School reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Programs
District finance for Ontario Sd 8c reports $16,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~90 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), up 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.