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Pioneer Elementary

Davis Joint Unified · Yolo County · 5215 Hamel Street, Davis, CA 95616-4426

(530) 757-5480 · pioneer.djusd.net

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10/10
#402
Rank 402 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #445 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #420 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #291 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Davis is one of those college towns where academic culture genuinely trickles down into the elementary schools, and Pioneer Elementary is a great example of that energy in action. Consistently strong across English, math, and science, it draws families who appreciate a school where curiosity is taken seriously — not surprisingly, given how many UC Davis faculty and researchers live in the surrounding neighborhoods. The area itself is famously bike-friendly and community-minded, making it a natural fit for families who want their kids growing up in a place where education feels like a shared value, not just a checkbox.

Student Demographics

312 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
119 (38%)
Asian
87 (28%)
Hispanic
46 (15%)
Multiple Races
31 (10%)
African American
15 (5%)
Other
14 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged81 (26%)
Students with Disabilities55 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

572
Enrollment
26.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
27
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 Programs3/10 · #4413 · 27th percentile

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