Pioneer Elementary

Pioneer Elementary serves 921 students in grades kindergarten through fifth in Brentwood, California. This regular public school operates with 34 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 27.1 to 1. Academically, Pioneer Elementary earns a 6.1 out of 10 rating and ranks in the 58th percentile among California elementary schools.

The school shows solid performance in English Language Arts, with 56% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 47% of students demonstrate proficiency or above. These results reflect the school's ongoing focus on student development and academic improvement.

The school draws families from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $133,930 and median home values are $735,700. With 37% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 6.7%, the surrounding neighborhood demonstrates strong educational values and economic stability. Pioneer Elementary sits in Brentwood's large suburban setting on Shady Willow Lane, serving families in this growing Contra Costa County community that balances residential comfort with educational opportunity.

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 27.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.