Pioneer Elementary

Summary:

Pioneer Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Washington, serving 493 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Arlington School District, which is ranked 132 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Pioneer Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (67.95%) compared to nearby schools, it also has a larger Hispanic student population (18.66%) than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are lower than the district and state, but its 5th-grade ELA proficiency (50.6%) exceeds the district (46.65%) and state (53.6%) averages. Additionally, Pioneer Elementary's Science proficiency rates for all grades and 5th grade are higher than the district and state. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students perform better than the overall school performance in ELA and Math, while White students and students of low socioeconomic status perform significantly lower.

Over the years, Pioneer Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, from 366 out of 1,054 Washington elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 737 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars. In comparison, Eagle Creek Elementary, another school in the Arlington School District, outperforms Pioneer Elementary in both ELA and Math proficiency rates across all grades. Nearby schools in the Lakewood and Marysville school districts generally have lower academic performance compared to Pioneer Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8213 Eaglefield Dr
       Arlington, WA  98223-4660


(360) 618-6230

District: Arlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
737th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,486 Help


Students who attend Pioneer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Haller Middle School
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
Hispanic:
18.7%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer Elementary ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (18.7%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 14.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Arlington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Elementary is $18,486, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Arlington School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Elementary 737th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Pioneer Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Arlington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington School District 132nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.85 130th 1026 87.3%
2005 74.80 219th 1031 78.8%
2006 76.94 185th 1051 82.4%
2007 82.57 126th 1069 88.2%
2008 82.23 126th 1067 88.2%
2009 80.94 144th 1072 86.6%
2010 67.34 314th 1088 71.1%
2011 62.22 408th 1092 62.6%
2012 66.47 359th 1097 67.3%
2013 66.55 363rd 1106 67.2%
2015 52.54 501st 1067 53.0%
2016 71.43 298th 1053 71.7%
2017 75.47 250th 1056 76.3%
2018 65.41 366th 1054 65.3%
2019 61.77 424th 1130 62.5%
2021 30.38 754th 1107 31.9%
2022 29.22 831st 1169 28.9%
2023 38.80 707th 1169 39.5%
2024 36.19 737th 1168 36.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.28 233rd 252 7.5%
2024 30.61 147th 188 21.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 249th 637 60.9%
2019 37.56 326th 566 42.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.28 395th 979 59.7%
2021 37.17 546th 854 36.1%
2022 34.35 709th 1019 30.4%
2023 50.49 487th 1013 51.9%
2024 23.78 854th 1024 16.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 365th 1004 63.6%
2019 56.63 478th 1068 55.2%
2021 33.52 647th 1008 35.8%
2022 33.82 738th 1100 32.9%
2023 40.13 638th 1094 41.7%
2024 41.44 629th 1093 42.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.61 276th 999 72.4%
2019 63.68 376th 1075 65.0%
2021 27.83 735th 1025 28.3%
2022 25.65 848th 1113 23.8%
2023 37.08 678th 1099 38.3%
2024 31.24 766th 1099 30.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.97 120th 540 77.8%
2019 75.02 125th 697 82.1%
2021 36.64 310th 501 38.1%
2022 44.32 354th 694 49.0%
2023 54.68 271st 633 57.2%
2024 52.40 304th 651 53.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pioneer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.53 477th 1027 53.6%
2021 23.87 751st 943 20.4%
2022 25.20 830th 1031 19.5%
2023 28.19 786th 1011 22.3%
2024 27.46 777th 1009 23.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Open Quote Pioneer has a great principal and great teachers because they help you learn and do a lot of fun activities. Health and Fitness teacher and Music teacher teach fun things. There are not many bullies at my school. I have made a lot of friends in my past 5 years at Pioneer. I am in 4th grade and my teacher enjoys music, so we do a lot of musical activities. We have a lot of new students and we make new friends all year. If you have special needs, we have a special needs class. If you are a gifted learner, there is a highly capable program where you learn by making projects like towers and bridges. I highly recommend this school for kids who are gifted learners, doesn't like bullies and who wants good teachers and fun activities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pioneer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 453 8 20 31 5 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 453 8 20 31 5 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 473 12 21 43 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 532 17 27 50 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 531 15 38 58 4 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 461 14 45 44 6 n/a n/a 0 570
2008 414 13 46 51 6 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 405 12 45 48 9 n/a n/a 1 520
2010 410 18 46 64 8 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 411 16 31 68 8 2 5 0 541
2012 419 18 27 55 6 3 7 0 535
2013 469 15 21 56 2 3 21 0 587
2014 463 11 15 65 0 4 33 0 591
2015 467 11 9 66 2 3 45 0 603
2016 440 8 7 69 1 2 57 0 584
2017 416 5 5 90 6 0 56 0 578
2018 403 4 6 105 5 0 57 0 580
2019 406 5 14 89 3 0 66 0 583
2020 417 3 7 87 3 1 60 0 578
2021 339 3 6 100 3 1 50 0 502
2022 338 14 9 88 4 0 42 1 496
2023 335 8 12 92 4 0 41 1 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 517 26.2 19.7 18.8
2003 517 26.2 19.7 18.8
2004 553 32.0 17.3 21.9
2005 627 31.5 19.9 20.1
2006 646 34.3 18.8 13.9
2007 570 30.6 18.6 14.6
2008 530 29.7 17.8 14
2009 520 29.7 17.5 18.7
2010 546 25.2 21.6 18.7
2011 541 26.0 20.8 9.6
2012 535 26.7 20.0 24.7
2013 587 27.4 21.3 26.4
2014 591 n/a n/a 28.1
2015 603 35.0 17.2 26.9
2016 584 30.0 19.4 30.7
2017 578 32.5 17.7 28.4
2018 580 32.5 17.8 27.8
2019 583 33.0 17.6 27.8
2020 578 35.8 16.1 31.8
2021 502 34.0 14.7 29.1
2022 496 34.1 14.5 26
2023 493 34.1 14.4 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 517 26.2 19.7 18.8
2003 517 26.2 19.7 18.8
2004 553 32.0 17.3 21.9
2005 627 31.5 19.9 20.1
2006 646 34.3 18.8 13.9
2007 570 30.6 18.6 14.6
2008 530 29.7 17.8 14
2009 520 29.7 17.5 18.7
2010 546 25.2 21.6 18.7
2011 541 26.0 20.8 9.6
2012 535 26.7 20.0 24.7
2013 587 27.4 21.3 26.4
2014 591 n/a n/a 28.1
2015 603 35.0 17.2 26.9
2016 584 30.0 19.4 30.7
2017 578 32.5 17.7 28.4
2018 580 32.5 17.8 27.8
2019 583 33.0 17.6 27.8
2020 578 35.8 16.1 31.8
2021 502 34.0 14.7 29.1
2022 496 34.1 14.5 26
2023 493 34.1 14.4 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Pioneer Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201685.0%0.0%0.0%2.5%88.8%91.3%92.5%91.3%92.5%91.3%
201786.0%1.1%0.0%3.2%2.2%93.6%93.6%93.6%91.4%94.6%93.6%
201884.2%1.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%87.1%87.1%94.1%87.1%90.1%87.1%
201984.3%2.3%1.1%0.0%4.5%86.5%86.5%93.3%85.4%84.3%86.5%
202080.7%8.4%1.2%0.0%1.2%86.8%85.5%89.2%85.5%85.5%85.5%85.5%85.5%85.5%
202192.7%2.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.6%94.1%95.6%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%
202288.9%4.9%0.0%0.0%2.5%91.4%90.1%92.6%92.6%90.1%93.8%93.8%93.8%90.1%
202387.1%8.1%0.0%0.0%3.2%88.7%90.3%95.2%87.1%88.7%88.7%88.7%88.7%90.3%
202486.5%6.7%2.3%0.0%3.4%89.9%89.9%93.3%89.9%89.9%92.1%92.1%92.1%89.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Pioneer Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Pioneer Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.4%1.2%0.9%4.0%95.5%95.7%96.7%94.5%95.4%95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (2.4%) $13,687 (97.6%) $14,020
2020 $154 (1.2%) $12,286 (98.8%) $12,440
2021 $834 (4.8%) $16,713 (95.2%) $17,547
2022 $1,535 (8.3%) $16,951 (91.7%) $18,486

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 424th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 707th of 1169 Elementary schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary)58.243.2
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)62.849.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary)63.935.8
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arlington School District)65.650.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary)58.452.4
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)61.550.8
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary)59.446.3
 13.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arlington School District)60.841.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary)69.948.9
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)62.854.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary)5017.2
 32.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arlington School District)47.535.8
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Pioneer Elementary)64.552.9
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington School District)60.758.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary)6248.2
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington School District)66.554.3
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Pioneer Elementary)57.932.8
 25.1%
   All Grades Math (Arlington School District)5036.2
 13.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Pioneer Elementary)64.552.9
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Arlington School District)59.751.7
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583493
 15.4%
African American58
 60%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic8992
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White406335
 17.5%
Two or More Races6641
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%35.3%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Pioneer Elementary.

Pioneer Elementary ranks 737th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pioneer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Haller Middle School
High : Arlington High School

Students at Pioneer Elementary are 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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