Is Pioneer School a good school?

Pioneer School ranks 340 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pioneer School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Pioneer School.

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer School?

Students at Pioneer School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Pioneer School attend?

Students who attend Pioneer School usually go on to attend: High : Lebanon High School

Pioneer School

Summary:

Pioneer School is an elementary school located in Lebanon, Oregon, serving 357 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Lebanon Community School District 9, which is ranked 63 out of 140 school districts in the state.

Pioneer School stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, particularly male students, Hispanic students, and students from low-socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds. These students rank in the top 25-35%, top 50%, and top 10-20% of Oregon elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's overall academic performance, especially in mathematics and science, lags behind the top-performing nearby Sand Ridge Charter School and is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.

Pioneer School's higher per-student spending of $15,044 in 2021-2022 and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.8 to 19.3 may be contributing factors to its academic outcomes. While the school's performance for specific subgroups is impressive, its overall academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, presents an area for improvement when compared to the top-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public K-6

500 N 5th St
Lebanon, OR 97355-2866

(541) 451-8487

District: Lebanon Community School District 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
340^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,044

Students who attend Pioneer School usually attend:

High:

Lebanon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pioneer School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lebanon Community School District 9. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer School is 18.9. 4 elementary schools in the Lebanon Community School District 9 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pioneer School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer School is $15,044. 4 elementary schools in the Lebanon Community School District 9 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer School 340^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Pioneer School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Lebanon Community School District 9:

SchoolDigger ranks Lebanon Community School District 9 63^rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer School

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	72.56	140^th	586	76.1%
2005	71.79	145^th	629	76.9%
2006	81.24	45^th	636	92.9%
2007	48.27	345^th	652	47.1%
2008	76.61	111^th	655	83.1%
2009	76.82	124^th	665	81.4%
2010	60.19	285^th	674	57.7%
2011	54.02	332^nd	695	52.2%
2012	41.74	470^th	730	35.6%
2013	41.71	454^th	707	35.8%
2014	50.92	352^nd	695	49.4%
2015	45.59	373^rd	706	47.2%
2016	31.35	506^th	697	27.4%
2017	46.68	350^th	701	50.1%
2018	52.69	322^nd	709	54.6%
2019	64.08	218^th	705	69.1%
2022	53.91	284^th	706	59.8%
2023	55.49	282^nd	706	60.1%
2024	46.38	340^th	710	52.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.00	223^rd	481	53.6%
2019	43.17	145^th	303	52.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	72.97	107^th	640	83.3%
2019	86.52	31^st	597	94.8%
2022	54.24	281^st	703	60.0%
2023	70.93	115^th	595	80.7%
2024	73.90	57^th	523	89.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	51.05	331^st	681	51.4%
2019	59.87	234^th	621	62.3%
2022	52.16	261^st	646	59.6%
2023	46.41	311^th	652	52.3%
2024	29.95	467^th	658	29.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	53.42	297^th	680	56.3%
2019	58.09	227^th	623	63.6%
2022	53.82	264^th	654	59.6%
2023	60.14	225^th	665	66.2%
2024	59.34	224^th	662	66.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.94	221^st	475	53.5%

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Rank History for White students at Pioneer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	45.43	376^th	683	44.9%
2019	50.85	321^st	662	51.5%
2022	41.62	387^th	666	41.9%
2023	44.23	356^th	656	45.7%
2024	38.80	401^st	670	40.1%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pioneer School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	448	3	5	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	493
2003	448	3	5	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	493
2004	440	6	5	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	488
2005	425	6	11	25	13	n/a	n/a	10	490
2006	404	7	8	34	13	n/a	n/a	0	466
2007	402	5	8	33	15	n/a	n/a	12	475
2008	392	10	8	31	12	n/a	n/a	5	458
2009	424	6	4	31	17	n/a	n/a	4	486
2010	421	5	2	43	12	n/a	n/a	14	497
2011	394	4	1	35	7	3	20	0	464
2012	402	4	1	34	9	3	21	0	474
2013	393	2	1	43	11	3	14	0	467
2014	389	0	1	50	10	3	16	0	469
2015	373	1	2	32	7	4	20	0	439
2016	365	0	1	28	10	4	15	0	423
2017	314	0	0	21	4	1	22	0	362
2018	306	0	0	31	6	0	24	0	367
2019	311	0	0	31	3	0	32	0	377
2020	286	0	0	32	3	1	34	0	356
2021	258	1	0	32	7	0	28	0	326
2022	269	3	1	49	4	0	23	0	349
2023	278	3	2	44	2	0	27	1	357

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	493	24.5	20.1	67.5
2003	493	24.5	20.1	67.5
2004	488	20.0	24.4	84
2005	490	21.5	22.8	81.9
2006	466	21.0	22.2	73
2007	475	21.0	22.6	70.2
2008	458	23.0	19.9	66.4
2009	486	23.0	21.1	68.5
2010	497	22.5	22.0	80.3
2011	464	24.3	19.0	76.9
2012	474	21.6	21.9	73.8
2013	467	21.4	21.7	73.2
2014	469	21.3	21.9	73.1
2015	439	23.0	19.0	71.8
2016	423	21.0	20.1	63.6
2017	362	17.5	20.6	59.1
2018	367	18.0	20.3	59.1
2019	377	18.6	20.2	59.2
2020	356	18.1	19.6	59.3
2021	326	16.8	19.3	n/a
2022	349	20.6	16.8	n/a
2023	357	18.8	18.9	69.5

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	493	24.5	20.1	67.5
2003	493	24.5	20.1	67.5
2004	488	20.0	24.4	84
2005	490	21.5	22.8	81.9
2006	466	21.0	22.2	73
2007	475	21.0	22.6	70.2
2008	458	23.0	19.9	66.4
2009	486	23.0	21.1	68.5
2010	497	22.5	22.0	80.3
2011	464	24.3	19.0	76.9
2012	474	21.6	21.9	73.8
2013	467	21.4	21.7	73.2
2014	469	21.3	21.9	73.1
2015	439	23.0	19.0	71.8
2016	423	21.0	20.1	63.6
2017	362	17.5	20.6	59.1
2018	367	18.0	20.3	59.1
2019	377	18.6	20.2	59.2
2020	356	18.1	19.6	59.3
2021	326	16.8	19.3	n/a
2022	349	20.6	16.8	n/a
2023	357	18.8	18.9	69.5

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$11,649
2020	n/a	n/a	$11,533
2021	n/a	n/a	$13,985
2022	$1,173 (7.8%)	$13,871 (92.2%)	$15,044

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 218^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 282^nd of 706 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)	55.8	31.5	24.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)	46.1	37	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)	55.8	29.6	26.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)	44.2	36	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)	45.6	29.3	16.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)	44.5	38.6	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)	41.1	32.6	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)	41.1	39.9	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)	57.9	58.7	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)	46.1	49.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)	50.9	37	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)	34.3	32.5	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Pioneer School)	39.3	41.3	2%
5th Grade Science (Lebanon Community School District 9)	28.5	29.6	1.1%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)	63.3	70.6	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)	43.8	45.9	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)	55.1	39.2	15.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)	40.2	25.9	14.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	357	5.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	31	44	41.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	278	10.6%
Two or More Races	32	27	15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	69.5%	10.3%

Schools Near Pioneer School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (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	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer School	Public	K-6	500 N 5th St	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 451-8487	357	19	18.9	69.5%	278 (77.9%)	3 (0.8%)	44 (12.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	46.4	340^th of 710 public elementary schools	52.1%		55.5	282^nd of 706 public elementary schools	60.1%	58	46.2	47.2	46.3	17.2			42.3	35.8	24.4	20.7			29.3		$15,044	$1,173	$13,871
Green Acres School	Public	K-6	700 10th St	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 451-8534	288	21	13.7	69.1%	227 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.2%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	28.3	510^th of 710 public elementary schools	28.2%		27.7	515^th of 706 public elementary schools	27.1%	5	20.0	36.2	29.3				36.0	29.8	26.8				14.6		$20,292	$2,112	$18,180
Cascades School	Public	K-5	2163 7th St	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 451-8524	283	18	15.7	68.9%	225 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	30.2	493^rd of 710 public elementary schools	30.6%		33.4	458^th of 706 public elementary schools	35.1%	35	25.0	28.6	36.2				38.7	36.6	15.2				23.9		$16,824	$1,167	$15,658
Riverview School	Public	K-5	1011 Mountain River Dr	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 451-8451	401	21	19.0	69.3%	317 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.2%)	51.3	299^th of 710 public elementary schools	57.9%		59.8	248^th of 706 public elementary schools	64.9%	51	50.7	36.8	42.0				47.8	54.4	25.0				22.1		$14,782	$1,327	$13,455
Hamilton Creek School	Public	K-8	32135 Berlin Rd	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 451-8574	277	17	16.1	68.6%	231 (83.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)	25.1	537^th of 710 public elementary schools	24.4%		28.3	510^th of 706 public elementary schools	27.8%	27	37.0	22.2	29.0	43.5	29.2	50.0	22.2	14.8	9.7	30.4	29.2	17.9	16.2	17.9	$17,137	$1,013	$16,124
Sand Ridge Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	30581 Sodaville-Mt Home Rd	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 258-5550	317	16	20.2	99.1%	277 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.6%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	84.3	93^rd of 710 public elementary schools	86.9%		79.9	114^th of 706 public elementary schools	83.9%	21	54.1	51.3	88.5	72.2	64.0	66.7	67.6	57.5	66.7	30.6	48.0	45.8	59.3	33.3	$5,852	$800	$5,052
Lacomb School	Public	K-8	34110 E Lacomb Rd	Lebanon	97355	Linn County	Lebanon Community School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 451-8565	241	13	18.3	68.9%	207 (85.9%)	2 (0.8%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.8%)	46.2	344^th of 710 public elementary schools	51.5%		39.7	399^th of 706 public elementary schools	43.5%	55	44.4	42.3	32.3	56.7	36.8	33.3	44.4	36.0	10.0	40.0	31.6	20.0	13.3	20.0	$15,096	$1,003	$14,093
Oak Elementary School	Public	K-5	3610 Oak St SE	Albany	97322	Linn County	Greater Albany Public School District 8J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 967-4591	272	14	19.2	68.0%	191 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	27 (9.9%)	50.8	303^rd of 710 public elementary schools	57.3%		40.4	395^th of 706 public elementary schools	44.1%	92	59.5	39.3	40.9				47.6	39.3	27.3				25.0		$17,082	$1,289	$15,794
Tangent Elementary School	Public	K-5	32100 Old Oak Dr	Tangent	97389	Linn County	Greater Albany Public School District 8J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 967-4616	113	8	14.5	80.5%	74 (65.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (21.2%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	12 (10.6%)	23	562^nd of 710 public elementary schools	20.8%		28.9	506^th of 706 public elementary schools	28.3%	56	28.0	25.0	44.4				16.0	16.7	22.2				22.2		$23,827	$2,113	$21,714
Periwinkle Elementary School	Public	K-5	2196 21st Ave SE	Albany	97322	Linn County	Greater Albany Public School District 8J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 967-4600	379	20	18.9	68.9%	238 (62.8%)	2 (0.5%)	95 (25.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.6%)	28.4	506^th of 710 public elementary schools	28.7%		31.5	474^th of 706 public elementary schools	32.9%	32	29.8	36.8	37.5				21.4	32.4	14.1				21.9		$16,930	$1,210	$15,719

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