Enrollment
385
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Primary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Primary School
Pioneer Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Weiser, Idaho, enrolling 385 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Weiser District spends $8,408 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Weiser District also operates Weiser High School (511 students) and Weiser Middle School (334 students) alongside Pioneer Primary 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 Primary School compares
Pioneer Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weiser District, which includes Pioneer Primary School.
$8,408
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.6%
State 70.4%
Federal 19.0%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Pioneer Primary School a good school?
Pioneer Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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