Enrollment
291
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Elementary
Pioneer Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Quincy, Washington, enrolling 291 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.3% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 291 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 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Quincy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ancient Lakes Elementary (385 students): Pioneer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.4:1).
Quincy School District also operates Quincy High School (860 students) and Quincy Middle School (717 students) alongside Pioneer Elementary.
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 compares
Pioneer Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy School District, which includes Pioneer Elementary.
$16,958
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pioneer Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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