School overview
At a glance
Reported students
292
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Pioneer Elem School: 292 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Pioneer Elem School
Pioneer Elem School is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in West Chicago. It is one of 8 current school records connected to West Chicago ESD 33. NCES reports 292 students for 2024–25.
Among 282 other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 45.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, above the Illinois median of 9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.1%) and White (11.3%). English learners represent 60.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Pioneer Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 60.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic79.1%
- Black3.1%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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