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Pioneer Elementary School

3663 WOODLAND HILLS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
348
Students
Total enrolled
$12,372
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 348 students in grades KG–05 in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,372 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Pioneer Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, serving grades KG–05 with 348 students. The district invests $12,372 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Pioneer Elementary School

348
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution160 male · 188 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 162 students
Student Composition
50%
30%
13%
Asian3%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black4%
Multiracial13%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080192001430

Academic Outcomes at Pioneer Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80918

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,372Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,372
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,444
Student Support$2,351
Administration$1,485
Operations$1,856
Other$1,237
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,372 spent per student, an estimated $5,481 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
45%
State government
48.4%
Local (property tax)
44.7%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
The Classical Academy CharterLegacy Peak Elementary SchoolChinook Trail Elementary SchoolNew Summit Charter Academy
+11 more
↓
Middle
Chinook Trail Middle SchoolEagleview Middle SchoolTimberview Middle SchoolDiscovery Canyon Campus Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Pine Creek High SchoolLiberty High SchoolRampart High SchoolAir Academy High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAcademy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an →
Phone: (719)234-5000
NCES ID: 080192001430
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COLORADO SPRINGS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Elem
The Classical Academy Charter
1,874 students · KG–06
7% FRL
High
Pine Creek High School
1,815 students · 09–12
High
Liberty High School
1,647 students · 09–12
● 48 opp11% FRL
High
Rampart High School
1,454 students · 09–12
● 48 opp17% FRL
High
Air Academy High School
1,329 students · 09–12
9% FRL
High
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
1,087 students · 09–12
6% FRL
Mid
Chinook Trail Middle School
1,067 students · 06–08
7% FRL
Mid
Eagleview Middle School
948 students · 06–08
14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3663 WOODLAND HILLS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.