At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Pioneer School: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer School
Pioneer School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lebanon. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Lebanon Community SD 9. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pioneer School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.22
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lebanon Community SD 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cascades School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
262 reported students
Hamilton Creek School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
252 reported students
Green Acres School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Lacomb School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
228 reported students
Sand Ridge Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
359 reported students
Riverview School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres School Elementary · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–06 | 293 | 0.9 mi |
| Cascades School Elementary · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–05 | 262 | 1.8 mi |
| Riverview School Elementary · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–05 | 423 | 2 mi |
| Hamilton Creek School Elementary · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–08 | 252 | 4.6 mi |
| Sand Ridge Charter School Elementary · Charter · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–08 | 359 | 5.3 mi |
| Lacomb School Elementary · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–08 | 228 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer School
What grades does Pioneer School serve?
Pioneer School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lebanon Community SD 9.
How many students attend Pioneer School?
Pioneer School reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 261 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lebanon Community SD 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pioneer School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pioneer School in?
Pioneer School is part of Lebanon Community SD 9, based in Lebanon, OR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Acres School (0.9 mi), Cascades School (1.8 mi), Riverview School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.