Pioneer Elementary School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

3663 WOODLAND HILLS DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School is a public school located in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Colorado Springs, serving students in Academy District 20. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and is situated in a residential area, providing a stable, neighborhood-focused environment for its student body. It generally follows the rigorous academic standards associated with District 20, which is one of the larger and highly-rated school districts in the Colorado Springs region.

In terms of programming, Pioneer Elementary emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with opportunities for student growth in character and social development. The school typically benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and promotes a collaborative culture between staff and families. As part of District 20, students at Pioneer often have access to various extracurricular activities and support services designed to prepare them for middle school transitions within the district.

348

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	103
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
174 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
103 (29.6 %)
Two or More
45 (12.9 %)
Black
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-5000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 78