- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weiser, ID
Pioneer Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160333000567
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Weiser · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Primary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Weiser, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pioneer Primary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 160333000567 · Weiser, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 16.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Weiser High School (511 students)
Pioneer Primary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weiser High Sc
Weiser High School
511 students
- This school
Pioneer Primary School
385 students
- Weiser Middle
Weiser Middle School
334 students
- Park Intermedi 199
Park Intermediate School
199 students
- Indianhead Aca 13
Indianhead Academy High School
13 students
What this shows Pioneer Primary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Primary School compares
Pioneer Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 43% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,215
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Pioneer Primary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Weiser District reports $9,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weiser High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiser Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indianhead Academy High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Primary School
How many students attend Pioneer Primary School?
Pioneer Primary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weiser, ID. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Primary School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher 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 Primary School?
41.9% of students at Pioneer Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Primary School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Weiser, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Primary School?
Pioneer Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Weiser?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Weiser, 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 Weiser on the city page.
What other schools are in Weiser District?
Besides Pioneer Primary School, Weiser District also operates Weiser High School (511 students), Weiser Middle School (334 students), and Park Intermediate School (199 students). See the Weiser District district page for the complete list.