Very Good
#2271 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Pioneer
Elementary School · Delano Union Elementary · Delano, CA
A Delano Union Elementary elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1505 12th Ave., Delano, CA 93215
- Math 30% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pioneer sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,329
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Nueva Vista Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Albany Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Delano Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer is listed in Delano Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer
Pioneer is a public elementary school in Delano, CA, part of Delano Union Elementary, serving approximately 977 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,271 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
What's said publicly about Pioneer
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer
What grades does Pioneer serve?
Pioneer serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pioneer?
Pioneer has an enrollment of approximately 977 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer rank in CA?
Pioneer ranks #2,271 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pioneer's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pioneer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Pioneer a charter school?
No, Pioneer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer a Title I school?
No, Pioneer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer?
88.5% of students at Pioneer qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 977
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (661) 474-4911
- Area population (ZIP 93215)
- 53,627
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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