Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
4,732nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
4404 Pioneer Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450Official website ↗NCES ID 060363000315Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 290 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.4% | 91.6% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 3.9% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 2.7% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.