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Pioneer Drive Elementary

PublicRegular
Bakersfield, California · Bakersfield City
Students583enrolled
FRL97%Free/Reduced Lunch
Ratio19.4:1students:teacher
LevelPrimary0–6
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students583
Grade Span0–6
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo
SectorPublic
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
583
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
97%+32.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Pioneer Drive Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 583 students. It is part of the Bakersfield City district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93306
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363000315

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment583
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino90.3%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
90.3%
Black
0.3%
Asian
3.0%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)