Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts

171 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts, located in Pioneer, California, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Amador County Unified School District. By integrating a traditional academic curriculum with a robust focus on creative expression, the school provides students with unique opportunities to explore disciplines such as music, theater, visual arts, and dance. The "magnet" designation signifies its role as a school of choice, attracting students who are eager to cultivate their artistic talents alongside their core studies.

The school is noted for its commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where students can develop both technical proficiency and critical thinking skills. By utilizing the arts as a vehicle for academic engagement, Pioneer Magnet aims to build student confidence and provide a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in the rural Sierra Nevada foothills offers a distinct community setting, allowing the school to serve as a hub for artistic development for students in the surrounding region.

171

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
113 (66.1%)
Hispanic
34 (19.9%)
Two or More
20 (11.7%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Amador County Unified
Phone:	(209)295-6500
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 24

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 22