PIONEER ELEMENTARY

PIERZ PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
66 KAMNIC ST
PIERZ, MN 56364
610 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary, located in Pierz, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the early grades as part of the Pierz Public School District (ISD #484). The school serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education, focusing on building foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and social development. Known for its small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where staff prioritize individualized attention and the holistic growth of their students.

Beyond core academics, Pioneer Elementary is recognized for its commitment to fostering a strong partnership between home and school. The institution frequently engages the Pierz community through extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on character education. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition into the district’s middle and high school programs, ensuring that students develop both the confidence and the educational groundwork necessary for future success.
610
Total Students
44.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    568 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: PIERZ PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)468-6458
Website: http://pierzschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 80
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 69
Grade 6 97
Gender Ratio