Pioneer

www.duesd.org

1,043 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer School, located at 1001 Hiett Ave. in Delano, California, is a key educational institution within the Delano Union School District (DUSD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility for its students. As part of a district known for its commitment to student success, Pioneer School focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing resources provided by the district to support student learning and development. By maintaining a focus on core subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement, Pioneer School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can visit their official website at [http://www.duesd.org](http://www.duesd.org).

1,043

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	961
Black	9
Asian	45
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
961 (92.1%)
Asian
45 (4.3%)
White
15 (1.4%)
Two or More
10 (1.0%)
Black
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	N/A
District:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)474-4911
Website:	http://www.duesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,043
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	792
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 118

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 141

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 130