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Pioneer Elementary School vs. Cesar Chavez Elementary School

Should you attend Pioneer Elementary School or Cesar Chavez Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pioneer Elementary School
5215 Hamel St.
Davis, CA 95616
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
1221 Anderson Rd.
Davis, CA 95616
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
568 students
492 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pioneer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pioneer Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pioneer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cesar Chavez Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#655 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#408 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pioneer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cesar Chavez Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in CA)
78%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pioneer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cesar Chavez Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
68
Grade 1 Students
77
76
Grade 2 Students
77
74
Grade 3 Students
85
71
Grade 4 Students
79
59
Grade 5 Students
85
66
Grade 6 Students
87
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
29%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pioneer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davis Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pioneer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pioneer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davis Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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