Pioneer Elementary

(916)566-1940

pioneer.twinriversusd.org/

639 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary, located on Pioneer Way in Sacramento, is a public school serving the local community within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for its diverse student body, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth. By utilizing resources and curricular standards set by the district, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s online presence, hosted through the School Loop platform, serves as a primary communication hub for families and staff. Through this portal, parents and guardians can stay informed about academic expectations, school events, and administrative updates. Pioneer Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between the home and the classroom, encouraging parental involvement to help ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a structured learning environment.

639

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	221
Black	60
Asian	67
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
221 (34.6 %)
White
198 (31.0 %)
Two or More
75 (11.7 %)
Asian
67 (10.5 %)
Black
60 (9.4 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-1940
Website:	http://pioneer.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 89

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 58