PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pioneer Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Pioneer Union Elementary school district, located in Hanford, CA with about 592 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, Pioneer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 Elementary School, located in Hanford, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pioneer Union Elementary School District. Situated at 8810 14th Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Pioneer Elementary aims to prepare its young students for future success by providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and resilient. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a commitment to student well-being, Pioneer Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Hanford community. Those interested in learning more about school events, district policies, or enrollment procedures can visit their official website at [www.puesd.net](http://www.puesd.net).

For more information, contact Pioneer Elementary at (559) 584-8831 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230-9677
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PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Hanford, CA with about 592 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Pioneer Union ELEM
Total Students:
592
Teachers:
24
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

* 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 592 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.3%
White
38.5%
Black or African American
5.6%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.