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#862 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 39% in state
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementary School · Peninsula School District · Gig Harbor, WA
A Peninsula School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8402 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
- Math 59% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gig Harbor), 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
$122,827
Median home value
$686,900
Median rent
$2,373/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98332; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| St Nicholas Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Harbor Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–11 | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Swift Water ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 514 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peninsula School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Elementary School is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Elementary School
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School serve?
Pioneer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Elementary School rank in WA?
Pioneer Elementary School ranks #862 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pioneer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Pioneer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pioneer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Pioneer Elementary School 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
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (253) 530-3500
- Area population (ZIP 98332)
- 19,784
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 98332; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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