For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,636 students in Pioneer Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Pioneer Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,636 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pioneer Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #392 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
29%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,723 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,990
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,723
$18,396
Best Pioneer Union Elementary School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1854 North Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 West Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
Pioneer Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,636 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
Pioneer Union Elementary School District is ranked #392 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
57% of Pioneer Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Union Elementary School District?
Pioneer Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pioneer Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,723 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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