- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, WA
Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530024002940
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Arlington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530024002940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530024002940 · Arlington, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School (1,650 students)
Pioneer Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High School
1,650 students
- Eagle Creek El
Eagle Creek Elementary
665 students
- Post Middle Sc 645
Post Middle School
645 students
- Kent Prairie E 621
Kent Prairie Elementary
621 students
- Presidents Ele 578
Presidents Elementary
578 students
- This school 501
Pioneer Elementary
501 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary compares
Pioneer Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$17,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Pioneer Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Arlington School District reports $17,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Presidents Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eagle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kent Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative education program
181 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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?
27.4% of students at Pioneer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Pioneer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington School District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary, Arlington School District also operates Arlington High School (1,650 students), Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students), and Post Middle School (645 students). See the Arlington School District district page for the complete list.