PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

13255 WEST MCMILLIAN ROAD
BOISE, ID 83713

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer School of the Arts, located in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized educational institution that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on performing and visual arts. As a public charter school, it offers a unique environment for students in grades K-8 who are interested in cultivating their creative talents alongside their core studies. The school is known for its commitment to providing students with high-quality instruction in areas such as music, dance, theater, and fine arts, ensuring that creativity is woven into the daily educational experience.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere and character development. By leveraging the charter school model, Pioneer School of the Arts maintains smaller class sizes and a specialized faculty dedicated to helping students develop both critical thinking skills and self-expression. It is a popular choice for families in the Treasure Valley who are looking for a school that values academic achievement while providing a robust outlet for artistic passion and extracurricular enrichment.

658

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	57
Black	7
Asian	23
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	6

White
529 (80.4%)
Hispanic
57 (8.7%)
Two or More
36 (5.5%)
Asian
23 (3.5%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 101

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	52.1%
Male	315	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)