Is Pioneer School Of The Arts a good school?

Yes. Pioneer School Of The Arts ranks in the top 6.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

How many students attend Pioneer School Of The Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 644 students attended Pioneer School Of The Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer School Of The Arts?

Students at Pioneer School Of The Arts are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Pioneer School Of The Arts

Summary:

Pioneer School Of The Arts is an exceptional elementary school in Boise, Idaho that serves 667 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the highly-ranked Joint School District No. 2. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking among the top elementary schools in Idaho with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer School Of The Arts stands out for its strong academic performance, with 73.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 76.9% proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 10.5%, compared to 14.6% for the district and 19.5% for the state. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 121 Idaho elementary schools for female students and 15th out of 121 for male students in the 2017-2018 school year.

While the student population at Pioneer School Of The Arts is predominantly White, the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. This, combined with the school's strong performance across different student subgroups, suggests a commitment to providing an equitable education for all students. When compared to nearby schools like Prospect Elementary School, Summerwind Stem Academy, and Chief Joseph School Of The Arts, Pioneer School Of The Arts stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and desirable option for families in the Boise area seeking a top-quality elementary education.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

13255 West McMillian Road
Boise, ID 83713-0530

(208) 855-4100

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,560

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pioneer School Of The Arts ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 7^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer School Of The Arts is 19.4. 30 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pioneer School Of The Arts employs 33.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer School Of The Arts is $6,560. 25 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer School Of The Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer School Of The Arts 18^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Pioneer School Of The Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer School Of The Arts

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer School Of The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	77.94	41^st	335	87.8%
2009	75.65	55^th	349	84.2%
2010	77.65	46^th	356	87.1%
2011	70.25	85^th	359	76.3%
2012	60.55	145^th	354	59.0%
2013	73.70	68^th	357	81.0%
2015	84.02	27^th	226	88.1%
2016	87.62	20^th	240	91.7%
2017	87.68	22^nd	292	92.5%
2018	89.36	16^th	254	93.7%
2019	93.71	5^th	171	97.1%
2021	95.41	6^th	166	96.4%
2022	94.60	6^th	188	96.8%
2023	95.03	6^th	252	97.6%
2024	92.49	18^th	301	94.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer School Of The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.34	4^th	121	96.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer School Of The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	84.50	15^th	121	87.6%

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Rank History for White students at Pioneer School Of The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.65	6^th	135	95.6%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pioneer School Of The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	637	637
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	664	664
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	804	804
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	804	804
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	817	817
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	621	621
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	668	668
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	730	730
2001	546	13	18	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	601
2002	546	11	30	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2003	546	11	30	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2004	465	11	25	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	522
2005	477	11	33	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	544
2006	571	6	40	24	6	n/a	n/a	0	647
2007	595	5	48	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	677
2008	630	8	41	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	707
2009	592	11	45	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	677
2010	598	6	36	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
2011	598	4	27	26	4	2	23	0	684
2012	629	5	27	27	8	3	22	0	721
2013	620	7	26	22	7	2	23	0	707
2014	625	6	22	23	4	1	19	0	700
2015	631	7	14	21	3	2	19	0	697
2016	622	8	11	35	2	4	21	0	703
2017	605	9	12	34	0	3	30	0	693
2018	624	5	12	35	0	2	32	0	710
2019	625	5	10	34	0	2	33	0	709
2020	627	5	8	41	0	4	35	0	720
2021	465	4	12	30	0	0	28	0	539
2022	539	4	19	42	0	1	42	0	647
2023	552	3	20	52	0	1	39	0	667
2024	527	5	18	56	0	3	35	0	644

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	637	35.5	17.9	6.8
1994	664	37.8	17.6	8.1
1995	804	44.3	18.1	9
1996	804	44.3	18.1	9
1997	817	42.0	19.5	6.2
1998	621	36.4	17.1	8.9
1999	668	37.8	17.7	9.9
2000	730	40.0	18.3	8.8
2001	601	35.8	16.8	7.7
2002	602	29.8	20.2	6.6
2003	602	29.8	20.2	6.6
2004	522	30.8	16.9	5.6
2005	544	25.0	21.8	7
2006	647	39.7	16.3	8.7
2007	677	37.7	18.0	9.5
2008	707	36.7	19.3	11.6
2009	677	33.6	20.1	17.7
2010	682	25.4	26.7	17.3
2011	684	34.6	19.7	19.6
2012	721	32.9	21.8	26.2
2013	707	32.9	21.4	22.9
2014	700	32.6	21.4	24
2015	697	32.0	21.7	22.2
2016	703	32.0	21.9	15.6
2017	693	31.8	21.7	18.5
2018	710	31.6	22.4	18.9
2019	709	31.3	22.6	15.9
2020	720	31.2	23.0	14
2021	539	26.8	20.1	9.8
2022	647	31.3	20.6	5.7
2023	667	33.6	19.8	15.1
2024	644	33.1	19.4	17.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	637	35.5	17.9	6.8
1994	664	37.8	17.6	8.1
1995	804	44.3	18.1	9
1996	804	44.3	18.1	9
1997	817	42.0	19.5	6.2
1998	621	36.4	17.1	8.9
1999	668	37.8	17.7	9.9
2000	730	40.0	18.3	8.8
2001	601	35.8	16.8	7.7
2002	602	29.8	20.2	6.6
2003	602	29.8	20.2	6.6
2004	522	30.8	16.9	5.6
2005	544	25.0	21.8	7
2006	647	39.7	16.3	8.7
2007	677	37.7	18.0	9.5
2008	707	36.7	19.3	11.6
2009	677	33.6	20.1	17.7
2010	682	25.4	26.7	17.3
2011	684	34.6	19.7	19.6
2012	721	32.9	21.8	26.2
2013	707	32.9	21.4	22.9
2014	700	32.6	21.4	24
2015	697	32.0	21.7	22.2
2016	703	32.0	21.9	15.6
2017	693	31.8	21.7	18.5
2018	710	31.6	22.4	18.9
2019	709	31.3	22.6	15.9
2020	720	31.2	23.0	14
2021	539	26.8	20.1	9.8
2022	647	31.3	20.6	5.7
2023	667	33.6	19.8	15.1
2024	644	33.1	19.4	17.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer School Of The Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (9.3%)	$5,951 (90.7%)	$6,560

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer School Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 6^th of 252 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	76.1	80	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	67.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	77.8	73.7	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	62.3	60.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	78.6	73.3	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	61.7	68	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	76.1	71.4	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	63	65.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	70.6	73.4	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	60	63.6	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	79.8	81.9	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	75.2	75.5	0.3%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	87.2	71.4	15.8%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pioneer School Of The Arts)	77.9	75.5	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	709	667	5.9%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	20	100%
Hispanic	34	52	52.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	625	552	11.7%
Two or More Races	33	39	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.9%	15.1%	0.8%

Schools Near Pioneer School Of The Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13255 West McMillian Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4100	644	33	19.4	17.1%	527 (81.8%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (8.7%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.4%)	92.5	18^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.0%		95	6^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.6%	12	79.7	77.7	63.9	73.8	66.7	80.6	74.1	75.9	76.9	$6,560	$609	$5,951
Joplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12081 West Demeyer Street	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4345	245	16	15.7	35.1%	188 (76.7%)	5 (2.0%)	34 (13.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.5%)	58.7	116^th of 301 public elementary schools	61.5%		67	77^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	47.5	41.7	53.2	47.4	66.0			67.4	50.8	$6,573	$609	$5,964
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11851 Musket Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4190	271	23	11.8	60.5%	176 (64.9%)	29 (10.7%)	29 (10.7%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	17 (6.3%)	91.4	24^th of 301 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.4	23^rd of 252 public elementary schools	90.9%	1	73.8	67.4	73.5	71.2	76.5				70.5	$10,116	$1,487	$8,629
Cecil D Andrus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Park Meadow Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 939-3400	407	27	15.2	18.2%	319 (78.4%)	6 (1.5%)	45 (11.1%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	93.3	14^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.3%		90.9	27^th of 252 public elementary schools	89.3%	13	73.9	71.6	78.8	75.0	72.9	69.4	80.8	82.2	77.7	$6,957	$609	$6,348
Ustick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12435 West Ustick Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4120	369	27	13.6	65.0%	211 (57.2%)	13 (3.5%)	109 (29.5%)	21 (5.7%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	28.8	214^th of 301 public elementary schools	28.9%		28	180^th of 252 public elementary schools	28.6%	34		29.4		30.9	32.5	37.5	48.5	50.0	46.0	$7,145	$1,245	$5,900
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 East Leigh Field Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4090	477	25	19.1	20.3%	362 (75.9%)	7 (1.5%)	60 (12.6%)	22 (4.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.2%)	93.2	15^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.4	24^th of 252 public elementary schools	90.5%	9	84.2	73.3	67.7	74.6	68.9	82.8	74.4	75.6	77.3	$7,320	$609	$6,711
River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 East River Valley Street	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 884-1741	475	27	17.5	44.8%	305 (64.2%)	4 (0.8%)	116 (24.4%)	14 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (5.9%)	52.2	140^th of 301 public elementary schools	53.5%		65.9	79^th of 252 public elementary schools	68.7%	61	51.4	51.7	48.9	50.6	40.7	52.1	48.3	55.4	51.9	$6,929	$609	$6,320
McMillan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10901 McMillan	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4475	242	19	12.8	55.8%	171 (70.7%)	8 (3.3%)	33 (13.6%)	9 (3.7%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	84.8	44^th of 301 public elementary schools	85.4%		82.9	41^st of 252 public elementary schools	83.7%	3	59.4			66.7	68.5	66.7	63.4	83.3	70.8	$8,919	$1,510	$7,410
Prospect Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 North Red Horse Way	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4000	496	28	17.9	17.1%	372 (75.0%)	8 (1.6%)	62 (12.5%)	23 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.0%)	93.9	9^th of 301 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.6	7^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.2%	2		83.1		75.4	66.0	68.2	85.0	81.2	78.4	$6,599	$609	$5,990
Summerwind Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3675 North Jullion Way	Boise	83704	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 375-0210	357	26	13.9	40.6%	260 (72.8%)	26 (7.3%)	43 (12.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	85.5	42^nd of 301 public elementary schools	86.0%		93.8	13^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.8%	29	63.3	61.7	64.9	63.2	68.5	66.7	70.1	80.7	72.3	$6,805	$988	$5,817

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