- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunnyside, WA
Pioneer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530867002544
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Sunnyside · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- 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 #3 of 4 schools in Sunnyside, WA.
School address
District: Sunnyside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530867002544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530867002544 · Sunnyside, WA Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.8:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,122 students)
Pioneer Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 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
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,122 students
- Harrison Middl 820
Harrison Middle School
820 students
- This school 602
Pioneer Elementary School
602 students
- Washington Ele 602
Washington Elementary
602 students
- Chief Kamiakin 575
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
575 students
- Sierra Vista M 549
Sierra Vista Middle School
549 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary School reports 602 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Pioneer Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside School District reports $17,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Sunnyside
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary School
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunnyside, WA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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?
73.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Sunnyside, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
How does Pioneer Elementary School rank among schools in Sunnyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sunnyside, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sunnyside on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary School, Sunnyside School District also operates Sunnyside High School (2,122 students), Harrison Middle School (820 students), and Washington Elementary (602 students). See the Sunnyside School District district page for the complete list.