PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bismarckschools.org/pioneer

203 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School is a public school located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving students from kindergarten through grade five as part of the Bismarck Public School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where children can build a strong educational foundation. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating social-emotional learning to help students develop character and community responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Bismarck community, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Pioneer Elementary offers various opportunities for student engagement, including extracurricular activities and initiatives that promote physical health and creativity. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere and utilizing modern educational resources, Pioneer Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and long-term academic achievement.

203

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	6

White
129 (63.5%)
Two or More
27 (13.3%)
Hispanic
18 (8.9%)
American Indian
18 (8.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (3.0%)
Black
5 (2.5%)

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:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4220
Website:	http://www.bismarckschools.org/pioneer
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 34

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	53.2%
Male	95	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)