- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spanaway, WA
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530048002430
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Valley Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Valley Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Pioneer Valley Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530048002430 · Spanaway, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 16.4:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Pioneer Valley Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 524
Pioneer Valley Elementary
524 students
What this shows Pioneer Valley Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Valley Elementary compares
Pioneer Valley 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 17.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.4%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Pioneer Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Spanaway
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shining Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Elk Plain School of Choice
Standard public school
574 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Camas Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 14.8:1 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Valley Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Elementary?
Pioneer Valley Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Valley Elementary?
43.9% of students at Pioneer Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Valley Elementary is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Valley Elementary?
Pioneer Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Valley Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Pioneer Valley Elementary, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.