PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY

301 PIONEER TRAIL
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109

396 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Trail Elementary, located at 301 Pioneer Trail in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By integrating standard curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school while encouraging a curiosity-driven approach to learning.

The school is strategically positioned to serve the families of the surrounding Jefferson City community, offering a modern facility that caters to the evolving needs of its student body. With a focus on inclusive education, Pioneer Trail Elementary prioritizes strong communication between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through its commitment to excellence and a welcoming campus culture, the school remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to helping young learners build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

396

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	35
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
282 (71.2%)
Two or More
41 (10.4%)
Hispanic
35 (8.8%)
Black
32 (8.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	No
District:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)632-3400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	45.5%
Male	216	54.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th