Pioneer Elementary

Pioneer Elementary serves 568 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Davis, California, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1 and 24 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 89th percentile among California elementary schools at #1039 out of 9566 schools statewide. Students at Pioneer Elementary achieve notable success in core subjects, with 70% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and an even stronger 72% reaching proficiency in Mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and contribute to its outstanding 9.2 out of 10 academic score. The school draws from a highly educated community in ZIP code 95616, where 76% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, supporting a culture that values learning. The median household income in the area is $69,204, though the community shows economic diversity with a 32.5% poverty rate.

With a median home value of $834,200 and a ZIP population of 52,090, Pioneer Elementary sits within Davis's small suburban setting, providing students with both academic rigor and the close-knit feel of a university town community.

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 23.7:1, 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.