Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Primary School’s attendance zone covers the entire Shelton, WA school district, encompassing approximately 90.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we seek high levels of learning for all: EVERY child, EVERY day.
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1881 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #1881 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grapeview Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
482 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Pioneer School District.
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