Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pioneer Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pioneer Primary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Primary School is 0.43, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Primary School's ranking?
Pioneer Primary School is ranked #418 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Primary School?
428 students attend Pioneer Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pioneer Primary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Primary School?
Pioneer Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Primary School offer ?
Pioneer Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Pioneer Primary School part of?
Pioneer Primary School is part of Weiser School District.
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