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Pioneer Elementary School

Summary:

Pioneer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ontario, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the Ontario School District 8C, which is ranked 105 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 3rd graders, 10.5% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. The school has also struggled to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, particularly female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Cairo Elementary School, Aiken Elementary School, Alameda Elementary School, and May Roberts Elementary School generally perform better than Pioneer Elementary School in academic proficiency, these nearby schools also struggle with low academic performance and low rankings compared to the state average. Additionally, Pioneer Elementary School has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4744 Pioneer Rd
       Ontario, OR  97914-8548

(541) 262-3902

District: Ontario School District 8C

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,652 Help


Students who attend Pioneer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ontario Middle School
High:    Ontario High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  90

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.3%
White:
36.7%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pioneer Elementary School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ontario School District 8C. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pioneer Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ontario School District 8C. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.3%), White (36.7%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 101.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 15. 2 elementary schools in the Ontario School District 8C have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Elementary School is $17,652, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Ontario School District 8C!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Elementary School 432nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Pioneer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ontario School District 8C:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontario School District 8C 105th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.30 483rd 586 17.6%
2005 21.28 544th 629 13.5%
2006 27.39 531st 636 16.5%
2007 34.09 474th 652 27.3%
2008 26.19 547th 655 16.5%
2009 17.48 603rd 665 9.3%
2010 17.79 613th 674 9.1%
2011 46.00 415th 695 40.3%
2012 66.10 221st 730 69.7%
2013 25.24 582nd 707 17.7%
2014 12.66 641st 695 7.8%
2015 10.48 671st 706 5.0%
2016 30.92 509th 697 27.0%
2017 30.35 509th 701 27.4%
2018 22.22 593rd 709 16.4%
2019 9.58 668th 705 5.2%
2022 29.16 505th 706 28.5%
2023 28.04 513th 706 27.3%
2024 36.33 432nd 710 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 447th 640 30.2%
2019 18.35 543rd 597 9.0%
2022 29.30 500th 703 28.9%
2023 39.32 363rd 595 39.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.79 623rd 681 8.5%
2022 30.09 457th 646 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.08 601st 680 11.6%
2019 19.91 536th 623 14.0%
2024 43.79 336th 662 49.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.77 279th 475 41.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.23 584th 683 14.5%
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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 Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 99 0 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1989 103 0 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1990 97 0 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1991 111 0 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 114 1 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 109 0 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 102 0 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1995 100 0 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1996 100 0 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1997 83 0 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 101 0 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1999 116 0 3 41 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 96 0 4 38 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2001 99 0 4 38 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2002 85 0 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2003 85 0 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2004 100 0 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2005 98 0 3 31 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2006 102 0 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2007 107 1 0 42 1 n/a n/a 4 155
2008 102 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 3 126
2009 91 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 3 116
2010 89 1 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 89 2 1 62 2 0 3 0 159
2012 71 1 0 51 2 0 3 0 128
2013 59 0 0 86 3 0 3 0 151
2014 51 0 0 78 1 0 7 0 137
2015 50 0 0 70 1 0 9 0 130
2016 43 3 0 81 1 0 8 0 136
2017 57 4 0 68 0 0 8 0 137
2018 51 3 0 60 0 0 5 0 119
2019 55 15 0 59 0 0 5 0 134
2020 50 6 1 54 0 0 4 0 115
2021 45 3 1 60 0 0 4 0 113
2022 35 3 1 51 0 0 8 0 98
2023 33 1 0 48 0 0 8 0 90

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 117 7.0 16.7 31.6
1989 120 11.9 10.0 36.7
1990 134 5.5 24.3 44.8
1991 150 5.9 25.4 30
1992 151 5.5 27.4 38.4
1993 144 5.9 24.4 33.3
1994 132 6.0 22.0 28.8
1995 123 6.5 18.9 29.3
1996 123 6.5 18.9 29.3
1997 136 7.0 19.4 39
1998 141 7.5 18.8 34.8
1999 160 8.0 20.0 49.4
2000 138 7.0 19.7 51.4
2001 141 7.0 20.1 55.3
2002 119 6.0 19.8 68.1
2003 119 6.0 19.8 68.1
2004 132 7.5 17.6 52.3
2005 134 7.0 19.1 54.5
2006 141 8.0 17.6 64.5
2007 155 9.7 16.0 48.3
2008 126 8.8 14.3 48
2009 116 8.7 13.3 58.4
2010 109 7.6 14.3 55
2011 159 7.7 20.6 62.9
2012 128 7.5 17.0 65.6
2013 151 7.8 19.1 77.5
2014 137 7.3 18.6 83.9
2015 130 7.0 18.5 83.8
2016 136 7.0 19.4 83.8
2017 137 6.4 21.2 83.9
2018 119 6.7 17.6 84
2019 134 6.7 19.8 84.3
2020 115 6.7 17.0 84.3
2021 113 6.0 18.5 n/a
2022 98 7.0 14.0 n/a
2023 90 6.0 15.0 101.1

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 117 7.0 16.7 31.6
1989 120 11.9 10.0 36.7
1990 134 5.5 24.3 44.8
1991 150 5.9 25.4 30
1992 151 5.5 27.4 38.4
1993 144 5.9 24.4 33.3
1994 132 6.0 22.0 28.8
1995 123 6.5 18.9 29.3
1996 123 6.5 18.9 29.3
1997 136 7.0 19.4 39
1998 141 7.5 18.8 34.8
1999 160 8.0 20.0 49.4
2000 138 7.0 19.7 51.4
2001 141 7.0 20.1 55.3
2002 119 6.0 19.8 68.1
2003 119 6.0 19.8 68.1
2004 132 7.5 17.6 52.3
2005 134 7.0 19.1 54.5
2006 141 8.0 17.6 64.5
2007 155 9.7 16.0 48.3
2008 126 8.8 14.3 48
2009 116 8.7 13.3 58.4
2010 109 7.6 14.3 55
2011 159 7.7 20.6 62.9
2012 128 7.5 17.0 65.6
2013 151 7.8 19.1 77.5
2014 137 7.3 18.6 83.9
2015 130 7.0 18.5 83.8
2016 136 7.0 19.4 83.8
2017 137 6.4 21.2 83.9
2018 119 6.7 17.6 84
2019 134 6.7 19.8 84.3
2020 115 6.7 17.0 84.3
2021 113 6.0 18.5 n/a
2022 98 7.0 14.0 n/a
2023 90 6.0 15.0 101.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,797
2020 n/a n/a $15,974
2021 n/a n/a $17,663
2022 $1,577 (8.9%) $16,075 (91.1%) $17,652

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 668th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 513th of 706 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)26.923.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)31.228.7
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Elementary School)19.229.4
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)31.233.3
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)33.312.5
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)32.225.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Elementary School)16.743.8
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)23.226.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)17.635.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)3828.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5446.8
 7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Elementary School)17.65.9
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)2220.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830
 7.8%
5th Grade Science (Pioneer Elementary School)11.817.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ontario School District 8C)18.913.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students13490
 32.8%
African American151
 93.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5948
 18.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5533
 40%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%101.1%
 16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Elementary School

Students at Pioneer Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 37% White, 9% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Ontario Middle School
High : Ontario High School

Pioneer Elementary School ranks 432nd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 90 students attended Pioneer Elementary School.


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