Pioneer Elementary

pioneer.djusd.net

572 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located at 5215 Hamel Street in Davis, California, is a public school serving students in the Davis Joint Unified School District. The school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. As part of the Davis community, Pioneer Elementary benefits from a high level of parent involvement and a commitment to inclusive, innovative teaching practices aimed at preparing students for future academic success.

The campus itself is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and its dedication to the social-emotional development of its students. Pioneer Elementary integrates modern educational strategies with a focus on student-led learning and collaboration. By maintaining close ties with the local community and emphasizing a culture of curiosity and respect, the school strives to create an environment where diverse learners can thrive and develop the foundational skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.

572

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	90
Black	30
Asian	170
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
204 (35.7%)
Asian
170 (29.8%)
Hispanic
90 (15.8%)
Two or More
74 (13.0%)
Black
30 (5.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	N/A
District:	Davis Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)757-5480
Website:	http://pioneer.djusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 71

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 83