- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelton, WA
Pioneer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530675002457
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 482
- students enrolled
Pioneer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pioneer School District · Washington
NCES ID 530675002457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530675002457 · Shelton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 14.2:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Middle School (250 students)
Pioneer Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pioneer Elementary School
482 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
250 students
- Pioneer Virtua 15
Pioneer Virtual Academy
15 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary School compares
Pioneer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$19,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Pioneer Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pioneer School District reports $19,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Shelton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hood Canal Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Choice Middle and High School
Alternative education program
217 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Mason County Detention Center
Standard public school
1 students 1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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?
57.5% 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 66.0% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Pioneer School District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, Pioneer School District also operates Pioneer Middle School (250 students) and Pioneer Virtual Academy (15 students). See the Pioneer School District district page for the complete list.