Pioneer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gig Harbor, Washington 98332 · Peninsula School District
#292 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#10681 of 50,301 nationally
About Pioneer Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gig Harbor, in the Peninsula School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 481 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 292nd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 481.
There are 13 schools in Gig Harbor; Pioneer Elementary School ranks 9th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pioneer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Pioneer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 456 m away
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students · 471 m away
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 1.1 km away
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 2.4 km away
Artondale Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 4.7 km away
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 4.8 km away
Goodman Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students · 5.0 km away
Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 5.5 km away
Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students · 5.9 km away
Voyager Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Cascade View Elementary
Tukwila · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
Millennium Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
Pioneer Elementary School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pioneer Elementary School a good school?
Pioneer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pioneer Elementary School rank in Washington?
Pioneer Elementary School ranks #292 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #10681 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School had 481 students in 2025.
Is Pioneer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Pioneer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pioneer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pioneer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.