- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, WA
Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530708001054
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Quincy, WA.
School address
District: Quincy School District · Washington
NCES ID 530708001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Pioneer Elementary grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 530708001054 · Quincy, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Quincy High School (860 students)
Pioneer Elementary grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 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
- Quincy High Sc
Quincy High School
860 students
- Quincy Middle
Quincy Middle School
717 students
- Ancient Lakes
Ancient Lakes Elementary
385 students
- This school 291
Pioneer Elementary
291 students
- Monument Eleme 289
Monument Elementary
289 students
- Mountain View 280
Mountain View Elementary
280 students
What this shows Pioneer Elementary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Elementary compares
Pioneer Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 92% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Washington - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,223
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
White 5.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Pioneer Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quincy School District reports $19,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ancient Lakes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, WA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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?
86.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Quincy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary 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).
How does Pioneer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy School District?
Besides Pioneer Elementary, Quincy School District also operates Quincy High School (860 students), Quincy Middle School (717 students), and Ancient Lakes Elementary (385 students). See the Quincy School District district page for the complete list.