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Pioneer Drive Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 4404 Pioneer Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306-5730

(661) 631-5450 · pioneer.bcsd.com

3/10
#4453
Rank 4453 out of 5,722
Top 78%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4427 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4698 · 18th percentile
Science4/10 · #3559 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pioneer Drive Elementary sits in the eastern stretches of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living stays manageable and the community runs deep. The school faces real academic challenges, scoring in the lower range statewide, but families who engage closely with their child's learning and take advantage of available support resources can help their kids thrive here. It's a school that may appeal most to families who are actively involved and looking to be a strong partner in their child's education rather than relying on the school alone.

Student Demographics

287 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
268 (93%)
African American
10 (3%)
White
7 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners136 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged278 (97%)
Students with Disabilities36 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

562
Enrollment
31.4
Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5174 · 15th percentile

20 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found