Pioneer Elementary

Pioneer Elementary is a single elementary school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 79.17% white, 5.56% Hispanic, and 15.28% Native American students. However, Pioneer School's performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 174 out of 356 elementary schools (3 out of 5 stars) in 2020-2021 to 246 out of 332 elementary schools (1 out of 5 stars) in 2022-2023.

Despite spending $10,465 per student (2018-2019), which is higher than the national average for elementary schools, the school's declining performance suggests that the higher spending may not be translating into improved educational outcomes. Additionally, the data set is missing key information, such as the free/reduced lunch rate for the 2022-2023 school year and more recent spending per student data, limiting the ability to fully analyze the school's financial and socioeconomic factors.

Overall, the data for Pioneer Elementary suggests a school that is struggling to maintain its performance and ranking among other elementary schools in Montana. Further investigation and data collection would be necessary to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the school's performance and identify areas for improvement.