PIONEER PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pioneer Peak Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Palmer, AK with about 434 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Pioneer Peak Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pioneer Peak Elementary, located in Palmer, Alaska, is a dedicated member of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. By leveraging its location within the scenic Mat-Su Valley, the school integrates a sense of community pride with a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is committed to maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives, Pioneer Peak strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative contact, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and community engagement.

For more information, contact Pioneer Peak Elementary at (907) 861-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1959 North Trunk Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
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PIONEER PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Palmer, AK with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
25.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 434 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PIONEER PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.