Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1501 out of 2,113 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 Kent Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
493 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pioneer Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.
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