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Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)

2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Pioneer Charter School serves 231 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Average Class Size
18 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • PIONEER School for Expeditionary Learning (PIONEER) is an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound (ELOB) school and is a charter school within the Poudre School District (PSD) for students in grades 7-12. Our classes consist of small, caring learning communities of no more than 20 students per class (crew). The fundamental idea behind ELOB is that students learn more by experiencing the world around them than by sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher. Expeditionary Learning harnesses the child’s natural passion to learn and is a powerful method for helping children develop the curiosity, knowledge, skills, and personal qualities they need for successful adulthood. Thematic expeditions (long-term units of study) are at the heart of the design. Expeditions last approximately one semester and incorporate curriculum standards with service-learning, adventure, and fieldwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pioneer Charter School?
231 students attend Pioneer Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pioneer Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Charter School?
Pioneer Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Charter School offer ?
Pioneer Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pioneer Charter School part of?
Pioneer Charter School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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