Pioneer Elementary

170 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary, located in the rural community of Somerset, California, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Pioneer Union School District. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented environment typical of small-town institutions. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, catering to students from transitional kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive learning atmosphere that focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education. By leveraging its scenic, peaceful location and a dedicated staff, Pioneer Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention within a safe and structured setting.

170

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

30.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	22
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
125 (73.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (12.9 %)
Two or More
17 (10.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.8 %)

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:	Pioneer Union
Phone:	(530)620-7210
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 17