School overview
At a glance
Reported students
203
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
19.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
390
PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 203 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bismarck. It is one of 29 current school records connected to BISMARCK 1. NCES reports 203 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the North Dakota median of 10.6:1 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 White (63.5%) and multiracial (13.3%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.2 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 0.5 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
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.5%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3%
- Multiracial13.3%
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.
Continue exploring
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