Pioneer Elementary

www.weaverusd.org/pes/

1,055 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located on Gerard Avenue in Merced, California, is a key component of the Weaver Union School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The campus is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

Beyond the classroom, Pioneer Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. By utilizing the resources of the Weaver Union School District, the school provides various programs aimed at preparing students for future academic success, including technology integration and foundational literacy initiatives. With its dedication to student growth and a goal of cultivating lifelong learners, Pioneer Elementary serves as a central hub for the surrounding Merced community, helping to shape the next generation of students.

1,055

Total Students

51.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	773
Black	46
Asian	98
Two or More	57
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
773 (73.3%)
Asian
98 (9.3%)
White
74 (7.0%)
Two or More
57 (5.4%)
Black
46 (4.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Weaver Union
Phone:	(209)725-7111
Website:	http://www.weaverusd.org/pes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	896
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 187

Grade 1 178

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 187

Grade 4 177

Grade 5 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pioneer Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	187
Grade 1	178
Grade 2	166
Grade 3	187
Grade 4	177
Grade 5	160

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pioneer Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	538	51%
Male	517	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)