Pioneer School of the Arts in Boise, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pioneer School of the Arts is an urban public school in Boise, Idaho that is part of West Ada School District . It serves 658 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.6:1. Its teachers have had 80 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

658 Students

32 Teachers

13255 W McMillan Rd

Boise, ID 83713 View local requests

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Pioneer School of the Arts Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hart

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Mr. Newell

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Pioneer School of the Arts Demographics

17%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pioneer School of the Arts Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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