Pioneer Elementary

www.weaverusd.org/pes/

1,126 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located on Gerard Avenue in Merced, California, is a key component of the Weaver Union School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The campus is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

Beyond the classroom, Pioneer Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. By utilizing the resources of the Weaver Union School District, the school provides various programs aimed at preparing students for future academic success, including technology integration and foundational literacy initiatives. With its dedication to student growth and a goal of cultivating lifelong learners, Pioneer Elementary serves as a central hub for the surrounding Merced community, helping to shape the next generation of students.

1,126

Total Students

53.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	741
Black	65
Asian	128
Two or More	77
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
741 (65.8 %)
Asian
128 (11.4 %)
White
108 (9.6 %)
Two or More
77 (6.8 %)
Black
65 (5.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Weaver Union
Phone:	(209)725-7111
Website:	http://www.weaverusd.org/pes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	896
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 216

Grade 1 197

Grade 2 176

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 189

Grade 5 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pioneer Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	216
Grade 1	197
Grade 2	176
Grade 3	170
Grade 4	189
Grade 5	178

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pioneer Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	573	50.9%
Male	553	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)