Pioneer Elementary School

www.vvsd.org

516 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a prominent member of the Valley View School District 365U. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Pioneer Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming campus culture at its Raven Drive location, where staff members strive to provide personalized attention to help each child reach their full potential. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Pioneer Elementary aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive citizens in an increasingly complex world.

516

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	125
Black	119
Asian	111
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
130 (25.2 %)
Hispanic
125 (24.2 %)
Black
119 (23.1 %)
Asian
111 (21.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	No
District:	Valley View CUSD 365U
Phone:	(630)771-2420
Website:	http://www.vvsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 82

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 92