Pioneer Elementary School

Summary:

Pioneer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Royal Center, Indiana, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 487. The school is part of the Pioneer Regional School Corp district, which is ranked 152 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Pioneer Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.76%) compared to the surrounding schools, it has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2020-2021 to 10.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores in ILEARN/English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 22.22% and 22.58% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, respectively. Additionally, Pioneer Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.3% to 55.65% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, which is about 13 miles away, Pioneer Elementary School consistently underperforms in terms of test scores and other key metrics. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 530 out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 802 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggests that addressing socioeconomic factors and ensuring equitable access to resources and support may be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

109 E Black Lane
Royal Center, IN 46978

(574) 643-2255

District: Pioneer Regional School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
802^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,801

Students who attend Pioneer Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pioneer Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pioneer Elementary School ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.02. (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 (89.5%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Pioneer Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Elementary School is $10,801.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pioneer Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pioneer Regional School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Regional School Corp 135^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	46.10	219^th	326	32.8%
2005	62.50	370^th	959	61.4%
2006	52.68	525^th	961	45.4%
2007	71.79	250^th	985	74.6%
2008	80.90	121^st	996	87.9%
2009	76.06	202^nd	1003	79.9%
2010	76.53	187^th	1009	81.5%
2011	76.27	199^th	1025	80.6%
2012	72.48	253^rd	1015	75.1%
2013	64.20	407^th	1035	60.7%
2014	56.23	530^th	1036	48.8%
2015	45.51	656^th	1040	36.9%
2016	42.56	707^th	1046	32.4%
2017	40.30	699^th	1033	32.3%
2018	46.53	633^rd	1027	38.4%
2019	50.77	560^th	1031	45.7%
2021	46.53	586^th	1016	42.3%
2022	34.90	705^th	1020	30.9%
2023	37.95	656^th	1016	35.4%
2024	21.02	802^nd	1010	20.6%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	621	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	626
1989	623	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1990	603	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1991	632	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
1992	604	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1993	591	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1994	595	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1995	602	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	4	610
1996	602	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	4	610
1997	576	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	585
1998	577	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1999	573	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2000	592	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2001	539	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2002	540	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	543
2003	540	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	543
2004	534	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2005	536	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2006	544	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
2007	528	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	538
2008	521	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	530
2009	499	2	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	7	528
2010	493	5	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	7	522
2011	476	8	2	28	3	0	5	0	522
2012	484	8	2	34	2	0	6	0	536
2013	442	7	1	35	2	0	7	0	494
2014	441	7	2	34	2	0	12	0	498
2015	446	7	6	31	2	0	13	0	505
2016	438	2	4	23	2	0	14	0	483
2017	436	2	4	24	3	0	13	0	482
2018	460	4	3	20	2	0	19	0	508
2019	469	2	2	18	1	0	19	0	511
2020	501	0	3	23	2	0	21	0	550
2021	447	1	4	23	2	0	18	0	495
2022	462	0	2	21	2	0	19	0	506
2023	442	1	2	25	1	0	16	0	487
2024	433	0	2	32	1	0	16	0	484

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	626	27.7	22.5	10.7
1989	625	28.8	21.7	11.2
1990	604	30.3	19.9	9.1
1991	632	30.7	20.5	10.1
1992	604	30.8	19.6	12.1
1993	592	30.4	19.5	11.5
1994	596	27.6	21.6	15.3
1995	610	29.0	21.0	15
1996	610	29.0	21.0	15
1997	585	29.3	20.0	17.8
1998	577	29.3	19.7	17.9
1999	575	29.3	19.6	22.3
2000	596	29.3	20.3	22.1
2001	543	29.7	18.3	19
2002	543	28.2	19.3	29.3
2003	543	28.2	19.3	29.3
2004	537	30.0	17.9	30.7
2005	541	30.0	18.0	32.2
2006	550	29.3	18.8	31.3
2007	538	n/a	n/a	30.8
2008	530	31.1	17.0	38
2009	528	29.1	18.1	41.1
2010	522	33.6	15.5	47.2
2011	522	30.5	17.0	44.8
2012	536	35.0	15.3	43.5
2013	494	27.0	18.2	44.9
2014	498	30.0	16.6	44.8
2015	505	34.0	14.8	44.2
2016	483	33.0	14.6	45.5
2017	482	33.0	14.6	45.9
2018	508	30.0	16.9	49.2
2019	511	30.0	17.0	47.2
2020	550	32.0	17.1	49.3
2021	495	31.2	15.8	50.3
2022	506	33.5	15.1	52
2023	487	31.5	15.4	55.6
2024	484	38.5	12.5	58.5

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	626	27.7	22.5	10.7
1989	625	28.8	21.7	11.2
1990	604	30.3	19.9	9.1
1991	632	30.7	20.5	10.1
1992	604	30.8	19.6	12.1
1993	592	30.4	19.5	11.5
1994	596	27.6	21.6	15.3
1995	610	29.0	21.0	15
1996	610	29.0	21.0	15
1997	585	29.3	20.0	17.8
1998	577	29.3	19.7	17.9
1999	575	29.3	19.6	22.3
2000	596	29.3	20.3	22.1
2001	543	29.7	18.3	19
2002	543	28.2	19.3	29.3
2003	543	28.2	19.3	29.3
2004	537	30.0	17.9	30.7
2005	541	30.0	18.0	32.2
2006	550	29.3	18.8	31.3
2007	538	n/a	n/a	30.8
2008	530	31.1	17.0	38
2009	528	29.1	18.1	41.1
2010	522	33.6	15.5	47.2
2011	522	30.5	17.0	44.8
2012	536	35.0	15.3	43.5
2013	494	27.0	18.2	44.9
2014	498	30.0	16.6	44.8
2015	505	34.0	14.8	44.2
2016	483	33.0	14.6	45.5
2017	482	33.0	14.6	45.9
2018	508	30.0	16.9	49.2
2019	511	30.0	17.0	47.2
2020	550	32.0	17.1	49.3
2021	495	31.2	15.8	50.3
2022	506	33.5	15.1	52
2023	487	31.5	15.4	55.6
2024	484	38.5	12.5	58.5

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$343 (4.1%)	$7,996 (95.9%)	$8,338
2020	$236 (3.1%)	$7,263 (96.9%)	$7,499
2021	$372 (4.4%)	$8,024 (95.6%)	$8,397
2022	$488 (4.5%)	$10,312 (95.5%)	$10,801

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 560^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 656^th of 1016 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)	40.6	25.5	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	40.6	25.5	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)	34.8	32.7	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	34.8	32.7	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)	43.1	14.8	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	43.1	14.8	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)	27.8	29.6	1.8%
4th Grade Math (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	27.8	29.6	1.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Pioneer Elementary School)	50	22.2	27.8%
4th Grade Science (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	50	22.2	27.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)	50	38.5	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	50	38.5	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)	54.3	15.4	38.9%
5th Grade Math (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	54.3	15.4	38.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Pioneer Elementary School)	48.6	46.2	2.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	48.6	46.2	2.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)	50.7	42.9	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	49.3	41.5	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)	44.9	25.4	19.5%
6th Grade Math (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	43.7	24.6	19.1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Pioneer Elementary School)	58	46	12%
6th Grade Science (Pioneer Regional School Corp)	56.3	44.6	11.7%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	487	4.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	469	442	5.8%
Two or More Races	19	16	15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	55.6%	8.5%

Schools Near Pioneer Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	109 E Black Lane	Royal Center	46978	Cass County	Pioneer Regional School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 643-2255	484	39	12.5	58.5%	433 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	21	802^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	20.6%		37.9	656^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.4%	146	29.2	18.3	12.7	29.3	22.2	46.2	20.0	7.6	20.0	22.6	11.4	$10,801	$489	$10,312
Columbia Elementary School	Public	K-5	20 E Columbia St	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 753-3432	447	29	15.3	83.2%	141 (31.5%)	48 (10.7%)	230 (51.5%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	17.9	838^th of 1010 public elementary schools	17.0%		21.1	811^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.2%	27	18.2	15.7			16.8	33.0	30.2			31.4		$9,117	$1,306	$7,811
Berry Preschool	Public	PK	1600 Chase Road	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 722-2911	111	6	18.0	34.2%	61 (55.0%)	3 (2.7%)	43 (38.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	47 S 1300 E	Burnettsville	47926	White County	Twin Lakes School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 943-3637	147	13	11.5	65.3%	121 (82.3%)	3 (2.0%)	20 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	48.7	540^th of 1010 public elementary schools	46.5%		57.2	455^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.2%	85	30.3	54.6			42.4	21.2	54.6			37.9		$11,676	$989	$10,687
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	846 S Cicott St	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 722-5288	454	28	15.9	77.5%	177 (39.0%)	22 (4.8%)	224 (49.3%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.6%)	19.9	816^th of 1010 public elementary schools	19.2%		23.6	788^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.4%	28	20.7	22.6			21.6	27.2	32.1			29.6		$9,725	$1,018	$8,708
Caston Elementary School	Public	K-5	9815 S State Rd 25	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Caston School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 857-3025	414	25	16.5	63.8%	386 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	49.6	528^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.7%		63.7	368^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.8%	160	21.2	40.0	35.7		32.3	30.3	49.2	57.1		45.8	41.4	$10,028	$1,005	$9,023
Landis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Landis Ln	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 722-5466	769	43	17.8	64.6%	316 (41.1%)	39 (5.1%)	360 (46.8%)	22 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.2%)	31.5	715^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.2%		37.8	657^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.3%	58	25.2	33.1			29.2	40.7	32.4			36.9		$8,553	$866	$7,688
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 School Dr	Winamac	46996	Pulaski County	Eastern Pulaski Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 946-3955	466	33	14.1	56.4%	416 (89.3%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	65.1	353^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	65.0%		65.1	358^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.8%	5	41.8	41.2	45.1		42.7	56.7	50.6	51.2		52.6	45.1	$9,638	$754	$8,884
Oaklawn Elementary School	Public	K-4	402 E South St	Monticello	47960	White County	Twin Lakes School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 583-5651	313	22	14.3	63.3%	245 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	47.6	550^th of 1010 public elementary schools	45.5%		52.1	513^th of 1016 public elementary schools	49.5%	37	27.8	44.4			34.9	43.1	53.7			47.6		$9,894	$1,171	$8,723
Meadowlawn Elementary School	Public	K-5	715 W Ohio St	Monticello	47960	White County	Twin Lakes School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 583-7720	550	31	17.6	60.4%	436 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (18.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	37.5	655^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.1%		48.7	552^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	45.7%	103	27.3	41.9	30.3		32.7	39.4	40.7	29.7		34.6	27.0	$8,672	$1,161	$7,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Elementary School

What district is Pioneer Elementary School in?

Pioneer Regional School Corp

How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Pioneer Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pioneer Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pioneer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Pioneer Junior-Senior High School

Is Pioneer Elementary School a good school?

Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Indiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Elementary School?

Students at Pioneer Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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