Enrollment
384
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Pioneer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618000932
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Washington average.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Olympia's public schools, it stands alongside Griffin School (585 students): Pioneer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 17.7:1).
Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students) and Capital High School (1,322 students) alongside Pioneer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 8.2%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Pioneer Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Pioneer Elementary School.
$16,521
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pioneer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Griffin School
Standard public school
585 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
East Olympia Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative education program
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Touchstone
Standard public school
2 students 2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Pioneer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Elementary School rank among schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
Is Pioneer Elementary School a good school?
Pioneer Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.
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