Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades K-6
4,732nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Pioneer Drive Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Drive Elementary 4,732nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2015 to 16th in 2025.
Pioneer Drive Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 290 students tested
Pioneer Drive Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.9% | 91.6% | ▲ 14.7 pts | |
| White | 16.0% | 3.9% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 2.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Drive Elementary
Typical home value $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pioneer Drive Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Virginia Avenue ElementaryFairfax Elementary · 0.8 mi away4,741st of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 2Voorhies ElementaryBakersfield City · 1 mi away4,804th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 2Ramon Garza ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.1 mi away4,912th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 2Hort ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.2 mi away4,891st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 3Horace Mann ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.3 mi away4,214th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23% - 2Zephyr Lane ElementaryFairfax Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,559th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 22% - 6Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.7 mi away2,765th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 34% - 5Shirley Lane ElementaryFairfax Elementary · 1.8 mi away3,336th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Drive Elementary in?
Pioneer Drive Elementary is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Pioneer Drive Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Drive Elementary 4,732nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Drive Elementary?
Hispanic 92%, White 4%, Black 3%, Two or more races 1% (583 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Drive Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93306 is $351K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.