D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Pioneer Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1400 Braman Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 32% proficient · 16th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
202
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 9th percentile, math 24th percentile among North Dakota elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−6 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%47%reading -15 pts, math -4 pts23rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native10%10%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1400 Braman Ave
City Bismarck
ZIP Code 58501
District 3800014
NCES School ID 380001400054
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58501

Understanding the community around Pioneer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,777
Per Capita Income $36,697
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $266,100
Median Rent $914
Owner-Occupied 61.5%
Renter-Occupied 38.5%
View full data for ZIP 58501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pioneer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.8%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Hispanic/Latino 8.9%
American Indian 8.9%
Black 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 202
Teachers (FTE) 16.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 202 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School serve?
Pioneer Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pioneer Elementary School receive per student?
Pioneer Elementary School receives $17,656 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pioneer Elementary School in 58501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$310,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,015
1-Year Change
+9.1%
% Renters
38.5%

Other Schools in 58501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026