Pioneer Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Gig Harbor, WA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA SchoolScore™ B (79.9)
  • 481 Students
  • 29.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (253)530-3500 Phone
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Pioneer Elementary School
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.9)
481
Students
29.5
Teachers
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
(253)530-3500
Phone

Pioneer Elementary School is a public school administered by the Peninsula School District district in Gig Harbor, WASHINGTON, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 481 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
481.0
State avg: 399.0
▲ 21% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.31:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
13.3%
State avg: 50.3%
▼ 74% better
School Details
School Name
Pioneer Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
530669003760
State School ID
WA-27401-5631
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8402 Skansie Ave
City
Gig Harbor
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98332
County
Pierce County
Metro Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5306
State Leg. Upper
53026
State Leg. Lower
53026
Latitude
47.33542
Longitude
-122.60502
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
481
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 64 13.3%
Not Applicable 39 8.1%
District Info
District Name
Peninsula School District
LEAID
5306690
State LEA ID
WA-27401
Phone
(253)530-1002
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GIG HARBOR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$180,471K
Federal Revenue
$4,929K
State Revenue
$128,927K
Local Revenue
$46,615K
Total Expenditure
$189,227K
Instruction Exp.
$86,063K
Support Services
$64,467K
Other Current Exp.
$3,910K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Pioneer Elementary School

1
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Gig Harbor · High
0.2 mi
2
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Elementary
0.3 mi
3
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · High
0.3 mi
4
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Middle
0.7 mi
5
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Artondale Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Elementary
2.9 mi
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Similar Schools

Public elementary in Washington with similar enrollment to Pioneer Elementary School

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481
Students
14.21:1
Ratio
74%
Free Lunch
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481
Students
20.62:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Columbia Ridge Elementary
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Students
15.58:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Millennium Elementary School
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Students
17.79:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches Valley School District
Naches, WA
482
Students
16.03:1
Ratio
54%
Free Lunch
Pioneer Elementary School
Pioneer School District
SHELTON, WA
482
Students
15.22:1
Ratio
67%
Free Lunch
Harry S Truman Elementary School
Vancouver School District
VANCOUVER, WA
480
Students
17.19:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Chautauqua Elementary
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480
Students
16.7:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pioneer Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
481 students are enrolled at Pioneer Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Pioneer Elementary School have?
Pioneer Elementary School has 29.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School serve?
Pioneer Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Pioneer Elementary School a charter school?
Pioneer Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Pioneer Elementary School located in?
Pioneer Elementary School is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Pioneer Elementary School belong to?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of the Peninsula School District school district.
How much does Peninsula School District spend per student?
The Peninsula School District district spends approximately $393,403,326 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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