PIONEER DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pioneer Drive Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bakersfield City school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 722 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Pioneer Drive Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 Drive Elementary, located in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Pioneer Drive strives to prepare its young learners for success both in the classroom and in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school focuses on creating a positive campus culture through community engagement and student-centered initiatives. With its dedication to district-wide standards and educational innovation, Pioneer Drive Elementary serves as a vital resource for the local community, working closely with families to ensure each student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential. Further information regarding school programs, events, and resources can be found on their official website.

For more information, contact Pioneer Drive Elementary at (661) 631-5450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4404 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306-5730
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PIONEER DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bakersfield, CA with about 722 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bakersfield City
Total Students:
722
Teachers:
31.03
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 722 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PIONEER DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.8%
White
6.0%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.