Pioneer School of the Arts Guide (2026 List)

About PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Pioneer School of the Arts is a public school located in Boise, ID, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Pioneer School of the Arts is 644 and the school serves PK-5. At Pioneer School of the Arts, 76% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 81% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 19:1, which is the same as that of the district. The student population is made up of 53% female students and 47% male students. The school enrolls 17% economically disadvantaged students. There are 33 equivalent full-time teachers. Pioneer School of the Arts is ranked #7 in Idaho Elementary Schools. At Pioneer School of the Arts, 76% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 81% scored at or above that level for reading. Compared with the district, the school did better in math and better in reading, according to this metric. In Meridian School District, 64% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 58% tested at or above that level for math.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%

Reading 81%

State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 81% in Reading.

33

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

644

Total Students

$61688

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 81.83%

Asian 2.8%

Hispanic 8.7%

Black 0.78%

Two+ Races 5.43%

Native Am. 0%

White

81.83%

Asian

2.8%

Hispanic

8.7%

Black

0.78%

Two+ Races

5.43%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 644

52.64%

339 Female

47.36%

305 Male

Student Population

644 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

631 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Contact Information

Address

13255 WEST MCMILLIAN ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83713

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Phone

(208) 855-4100

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Website

https://www.westada.org/o/pioneer

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Pioneer School of the Arts is now taking applications for the 2026–27 school year, which is very exciting news for everyone there. Families who want to send their kids there can come and see what it's like. This is a great way for new students to get used to being around art.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of art are most important?

Ans. Students learn about music, performance, visual arts, and creative movement.

Q2. Are there student shows?

Ans. Creative work is shown off in performances and exhibitions.

Q3. Do students work together on projects?

Ans. Arts activities for multiple grades help kids work together.

Q4. Is creativity an important part of learning?

Ans. Lessons teach students how to think creatively in core subjects.

Q5. Are families a part of it?

Ans. Families go to theme nights, shows, and exhibits.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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