Pioneer Elementary School

2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pioneer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1729 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pioneer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked #1729 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pioneer Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Chief Kamiakin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?
615 students attend Pioneer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pioneer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Elementary School?
Pioneer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pioneer Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of Sunnyside School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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