Below Average
#1954 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pioneer Elementary
Elementary School · Quincy School District · Quincy, WA
A Quincy School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
224 J STREET S.E., Quincy, WA 98848
- Math 16% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pioneer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quincy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,133
Median home value
$308,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98848; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Quincy Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Quincy Innovation Academy Big PictureEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Quincy School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Elementary is listed in Quincy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Elementary
Pioneer Elementary is a public elementary school in Quincy, WA, part of Quincy School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,954 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Elementary
What grades does Pioneer Elementary serve?
Pioneer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Elementary rank in WA?
Pioneer Elementary ranks #1,954 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pioneer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pioneer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pioneer Elementary a charter school?
No, Pioneer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Elementary?
87.5% of students at Pioneer Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (509) 787-1595
- Area population (ZIP 98848)
- 13,014
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98848; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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