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:
340th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,446 Help


Students who attend Pioneer School usually attend:

High:    Lebanon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pioneer School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lebanon Community School District 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer School is 19.3. 3 elementary schools in the Lebanon Community School District 9 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer School is $16,446. 4 elementary schools in the Lebanon Community School District 9 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer School 340th 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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Lebanon Community School District 9:

SchoolDigger ranks Lebanon Community School District 9 63rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.56 140th 586 76.1%
2005 71.79 145th 629 76.9%
2006 81.24 45th 636 92.9%
2007 48.27 345th 652 47.1%
2008 76.61 111th 655 83.1%
2009 76.82 124th 665 81.4%
2010 60.19 285th 674 57.7%
2011 54.02 332nd 695 52.2%
2012 41.74 470th 730 35.6%
2013 41.71 454th 707 35.8%
2014 50.92 352nd 695 49.4%
2015 45.59 373rd 706 47.2%
2016 31.35 506th 697 27.4%
2017 46.68 350th 701 50.1%
2018 52.69 322nd 709 54.6%
2019 64.08 218th 705 69.1%
2022 53.91 284th 706 59.8%
2023 55.49 282nd 706 60.1%
2024 46.38 340th 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 223rd 481 53.6%
2019 43.17 145th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 107th 640 83.3%
2019 86.52 31st 597 94.8%
2022 54.24 281st 703 60.0%
2023 70.93 115th 595 80.7%
2024 73.90 57th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 331st 681 51.4%
2019 59.87 234th 621 62.3%
2022 52.16 261st 646 59.6%
2023 46.41 311th 652 52.3%
2024 29.95 467th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.42 297th 680 56.3%
2019 58.09 227th 623 63.6%
2022 53.82 264th 654 59.6%
2023 60.14 225th 665 66.2%
2024 59.34 224th 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 221st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 376th 683 44.9%
2019 50.85 321st 662 51.5%
2022 41.62 387th 666 41.9%
2023 44.23 356th 656 45.7%
2024 38.80 401st 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.

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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
2024 259 1 1 53 3 0 31 0 348

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
2024 348 18.0 19.3 71

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
2024 348 18.0 19.3 71

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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
2023 $1,035 (6.3%) $15,411 (93.7%) $16,446

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 218th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 282nd 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)55.831.5
 24.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)46.137
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)55.829.6
 26.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)44.236
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)45.629.3
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)44.538.6
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)41.132.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)41.139.9
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)57.958.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)46.149.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)50.937
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)34.332.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Pioneer School)39.341.3
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Lebanon Community School District 9)28.529.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer School)63.370.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon Community School District 9)43.845.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer School)55.139.2
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon Community School District 9)40.225.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377357
 5.3%
African American03
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian02
Hispanic3144
 41.9%
Pacific Islander00
White311278
 10.6%
Two or More Races3227
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%69.5%
 10.3%


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Students at Pioneer School are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pioneer School usually go on to attend:

High : Lebanon High School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Pioneer School.


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