Pioneer Elementary
Somerset, CA · Pioneer Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, distant
4,361st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
6860 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210NCES ID 063048004740Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary 4,361st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 67 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 198 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 68.2% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 17.2% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 10.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 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 $465K in zip 95684 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Pioneer Elementary in?
Pioneer Elementary is part of the Pioneer Union district in Somerset, California.
Is Pioneer Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary 4,361st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Elementary?
White 68%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 2% (198 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95684 is $465K 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.