Harbor Heights Elementary School vs Pioneer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Pioneer Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Harbor Heights Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington | Pioneer Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 1,154 | #292 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8073 of 50,301 | #10681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 70.9).
- •Pioneer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 20.9%).
- •Harbor Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Pioneer Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 397.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor Heights Elementary School better than Pioneer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Heights Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 70.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harbor Heights Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Heights Elementary School: 397. Pioneer Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Heights Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School rank in Washington?
Harbor Heights Elementary School is 231st of 1,154 and Pioneer Elementary School is 292nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).