Excellent
#207 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Pioneer Trail Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson City · Jefferson City, MO
A Jefferson City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
301 PIONEER TRAIL, Jefferson City, MO 65109
- Math 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Trail Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pioneer Trail Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), 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
$72,430
Median home value
$204,700
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Lawson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| St Martin Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| River Oak Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Belair Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 362 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Trail Elementary is listed in JEFFERSON CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Trail Elementary
Pioneer Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Jefferson City, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Trail Elementary
What grades does Pioneer Trail Elementary serve?
Pioneer Trail Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pioneer Trail Elementary?
Pioneer Trail Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Trail Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Trail Elementary rank in MO?
Pioneer Trail Elementary ranks #207 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pioneer Trail Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Trail Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Trail Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pioneer Trail Elementary a charter school?
No, Pioneer Trail Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Trail Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Trail Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Trail Elementary?
50.9% of students at Pioneer Trail Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (573) 632-3400
- Area population (ZIP 65109)
- 40,390
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 65109; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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