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#585 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 28% in state

Pioneer Elementary

Elementary School · Ashwaubenon School District · Green Bay, WI

An Ashwaubenon School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1360 Ponderosa Ave, Green Bay, WI 54313

  • Math 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$12,627
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Pioneer Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pioneer 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 12Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,810/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Green Bay), 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

$108,410

Median home value

$294,300

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

43%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–80.9 mi72Compare →
Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–51.1 mi683Compare →
Beth Haven AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.6 mi6Compare →
Pilgrim Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–81.9 mi205Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ashwaubenon School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pioneer Elementary is listed in Ashwaubenon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pioneer Elementary

Pioneer Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Bay, WI, part of Ashwaubenon School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pioneer Elementary

What grades does Pioneer Elementary serve?

Pioneer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?

Pioneer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pioneer Elementary rank in WI?

Pioneer Elementary ranks #585 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Pioneer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pioneer Elementary 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pioneer Elementary a charter school?

No, Pioneer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pioneer Elementary a Title I school?

No, Pioneer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Elementary?

25.9% of students at Pioneer 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
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
Area population (ZIP 54313)
40,959
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
42.4
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54313; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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