Pioneer is located in old town Lafayette. Students come from Lafayette and the surrounding areas including Broomfield, Erie and Longmont. Pioneer is a focus school and all students enroll through the district open enrollment process. The student population is made up of approximately 50 percent Spanish speakers and 50 percent English speakers. There is considerable range of socio- economic status among Pioneer families, with 60 percent of the students on free and reduced lunch. Pioneer has been the recipient of two literacy grants which has infused over $400,000 into the program over a two-year period.

In this unique dual immersion program, students learn to read and write in their first language, in small groups with the support of literacy specialists. Students also receive daily structured second language instruction and math and content area instruction, through hands on, experiential activities. A multicultural perspective is infused throughout the curriculum. A variety of programs support the school safety plan.

Parents are a critical part of our success at Pioneer. Parent volunteerism is strong and we are very pleased with the participation of both English and Spanish speakers in the decision making process and at social events. At Pioneer, our focus is on each student’s success!

Mission: At Escuela Bilingue Pioneer, we are a school family committed to providing challenging academics within a multicultural, dual language program. We strive to build bridges that bring our community together. We are dedicated to a deliberately designed curriculum, aligned with Boulder Valley School District academic standards, that meets the needs of all our learners. Our bilingual students will be empowered, thoughtful and caring individuals who are able to meet the challenges of the future and positively contribute to our diverse world.

Vision: Striving toward excellence, we expect high academic achievement from all students, bilingual and biliterate graduates, to be a model dual language program for other schools and our community. We value parents as active partners in education, strong partnerships with our community, our school as a community center. We promote a harmonious, nurturing environment, safety at all times, responsibility and mutual respect. We celebrate cross cultural friendships, pride in our diversity, the promise of bilingualism.

The data below is based on the October Count numbers collected for the Colorado Department of Education during October 2006.

Category	Percentage
Female	47 %
Male	53 %
African-American	1 %
American Indian	0 %
Asian	1 %
Caucasian	37 %
Hispanic	59 %
Free Lunch	38 %
Reduced Lunch	9 %
English Language Learners	42 %
Special Education	9 %

* Matching figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding of fractions.

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