Pioneer Elementary

www.puesd.net/domain/9

Charter School 518 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located in Hanford, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pioneer Union Elementary School District. Situated at 8810 14th Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Pioneer Elementary aims to prepare its young students for future success by providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and resilient. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a commitment to student well-being, Pioneer Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Hanford community. Those interested in learning more about school events, district policies, or enrollment procedures can visit their official website at [www.puesd.net](http://www.puesd.net).

518

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	324
Black	7
Asian	21
Two or More	21
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
324 (62.5%)
White
139 (26.8%)
Asian
21 (4.1%)
Two or More
21 (4.1%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pioneer Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)584-8831
Website:	http://www.puesd.net/domain/9
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 120

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 91