Pioneer Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2301 M St SE
       Auburn, WA  98002


(253) 931-4986

District: Auburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
967th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,978 Help


Students who attend Pioneer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Olympic Middle School
High:    Auburn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  651

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.3%
White:
14.1%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer Elementary School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 15th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.3%), White (14.1%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 15.8. 10 elementary schools in the Auburn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Elementary School is $16,978. 10 elementary schools in the Auburn School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pioneer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Elementary School 967th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Pioneer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Auburn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn School District 168th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.50 841st 1026 18.0%
2005 28.42 786th 1031 23.8%
2006 40.25 680th 1051 35.3%
2007 38.84 703rd 1069 34.2%
2008 51.18 554th 1067 48.1%
2009 49.97 560th 1072 47.8%
2010 51.56 533rd 1088 51.0%
2011 58.54 455th 1092 58.3%
2012 61.90 421st 1097 61.6%
2013 65.14 387th 1106 65.0%
2015 68.33 305th 1067 71.4%
2016 77.10 228th 1053 78.3%
2017 71.83 286th 1056 72.9%
2018 40.68 629th 1054 40.3%
2019 36.34 743rd 1130 34.2%
2021 9.61 1052nd 1107 5.0%
2022 16.49 1017th 1169 13.0%
2023 20.78 967th 1169 17.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 45th 333 86.5%
2019 70.00 25th 248 89.9%
2022 36.52 128th 213 39.9%
2023 33.32 162nd 254 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.69 365th 979 62.7%
2021 11.40 832nd 854 2.6%
2022 17.46 932nd 1019 8.5%
2023 30.18 768th 1013 24.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 625th 1004 37.7%
2019 28.16 824th 1068 22.8%
2021 17.41 881st 1008 12.6%
2022 21.08 909th 1100 17.4%
2023 25.93 841st 1094 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.65 585th 999 41.4%
2019 46.14 598th 1075 44.4%
2021 9.84 980th 1025 4.4%
2022 14.13 1004th 1113 9.8%
2023 15.17 983rd 1099 10.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.30 183rd 540 66.1%
2019 65.06 195th 697 72.0%
2021 20.41 435th 501 13.2%
2022 29.74 512th 694 26.2%
2023 34.75 434th 633 31.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pioneer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.53 389th 1027 62.1%
2021 29.11 688th 943 27.0%
2022 48.74 524th 1031 49.2%
2023 62.06 376th 1011 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Open Quote The teachers and staff are rude. Zero parent involvement. I will be transferring my children after this year as all my neighbors have done. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pioneer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 8 11 8 14 n/a n/a 0 437
1989 462 6 7 11 10 n/a n/a 0 496
1990 481 13 10 20 9 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 515 14 12 19 17 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 525 6 8 19 18 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 456 10 12 17 21 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 479 17 11 15 27 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 392 10 15 21 21 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 392 10 15 21 21 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 413 11 21 21 18 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 401 15 13 26 27 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 426 29 12 57 22 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 401 19 18 59 34 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 336 23 25 75 28 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 286 25 19 134 18 n/a n/a 0 482
2003 286 25 19 134 18 n/a n/a 0 482
2004 262 27 26 163 14 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 231 20 19 138 25 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 196 18 23 149 32 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 201 22 29 163 26 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 173 18 31 180 23 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 155 19 29 180 18 n/a n/a 8 409
2010 127 24 20 210 15 n/a n/a 6 402
2011 171 18 2 229 1 8 11 0 440
2012 119 26 12 256 3 25 20 0 461
2013 107 20 11 273 4 21 26 0 462
2014 116 12 17 283 2 25 34 0 489
2015 101 16 22 303 1 24 32 0 499
2016 87 11 15 315 1 33 31 0 493
2017 79 15 15 315 0 46 32 0 502
2018 80 17 17 304 2 38 37 0 495
2019 90 12 19 333 3 31 42 0 530
2020 80 23 18 327 2 47 47 0 544
2021 63 22 21 279 2 34 36 0 457
2022 66 23 35 329 3 34 56 0 546
2023 92 17 51 373 1 58 59 0 651

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 21.0 20.8 0
1989 496 21.0 23.6 n/a
1990 533 25.2 21.1 0
1991 577 23.7 24.3 n/a
1992 576 26.7 21.5 n/a
1993 516 23.0 22.4 n/a
1994 549 22.4 24.5 n/a
1995 459 21.9 21.0 n/a
1996 459 21.9 21.0 n/a
1997 484 22.0 22.0 n/a
1998 482 21.0 23.0 n/a
1999 546 21.0 26.0 n/a
2000 531 23.5 22.6 n/a
2001 487 21.5 22.7 n/a
2002 482 24.5 19.7 54.4
2003 482 24.5 19.7 54.4
2004 492 24.0 20.5 62.4
2005 433 24.0 18.0 59.1
2006 418 21.5 19.4 60
2007 441 21.0 21.0 58.3
2008 425 21.5 19.8 73.4
2009 409 21.5 19.0 84.3
2010 402 21.5 18.7 87.9
2011 440 22.5 19.5 61.8
2012 461 21.4 21.5 79.2
2013 462 23.0 20.0 84.8
2014 489 n/a n/a 84.5
2015 499 30.0 16.6 84.4
2016 493 28.0 17.6 82.8
2017 502 32.8 15.2 85.9
2018 495 31.5 15.7 81.6
2019 530 28.5 18.5 70.6
2020 544 29.5 18.4 84
2021 457 34.2 13.3 78.6
2022 546 33.0 16.5 n/a
2023 651 41.0 15.8 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 21.0 20.8 0
1989 496 21.0 23.6 n/a
1990 533 25.2 21.1 0
1991 577 23.7 24.3 n/a
1992 576 26.7 21.5 n/a
1993 516 23.0 22.4 n/a
1994 549 22.4 24.5 n/a
1995 459 21.9 21.0 n/a
1996 459 21.9 21.0 n/a
1997 484 22.0 22.0 n/a
1998 482 21.0 23.0 n/a
1999 546 21.0 26.0 n/a
2000 531 23.5 22.6 n/a
2001 487 21.5 22.7 n/a
2002 482 24.5 19.7 54.4
2003 482 24.5 19.7 54.4
2004 492 24.0 20.5 62.4
2005 433 24.0 18.0 59.1
2006 418 21.5 19.4 60
2007 441 21.0 21.0 58.3
2008 425 21.5 19.8 73.4
2009 409 21.5 19.0 84.3
2010 402 21.5 18.7 87.9
2011 440 22.5 19.5 61.8
2012 461 21.4 21.5 79.2
2013 462 23.0 20.0 84.8
2014 489 n/a n/a 84.5
2015 499 30.0 16.6 84.4
2016 493 28.0 17.6 82.8
2017 502 32.8 15.2 85.9
2018 495 31.5 15.7 81.6
2019 530 28.5 18.5 70.6
2020 544 29.5 18.4 84
2021 457 34.2 13.3 78.6
2022 546 33.0 16.5 n/a
2023 651 41.0 15.8 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.8%0.0%1.0%4.0%85.9%83.8%91.9%88.9%90.9%83.8%
201783.5%0.0%0.0%5.1%2.5%92.4%92.4%93.7%92.4%93.7%93.7%
201880.0%0.0%1.1%3.3%0.0%92.2%88.9%96.7%85.6%88.9%88.9%
201978.6%0.0%0.0%11.4%1.4%91.4%90.0%94.3%78.6%88.6%90.0%
202093.2%1.4%0.0%2.7%1.4%96.0%94.6%98.7%94.6%94.6%98.7%98.7%98.7%94.6%
202195.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%95.9%98.0%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%
202295.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%
202386.3%4.3%0.0%6.0%2.6%88.9%88.9%94.0%91.5%88.9%94.0%94.0%94.0%88.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.9%0.0%0.9%1.3%98.9%98.5%98.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $938 (6.7%) $13,141 (93.3%) $14,079
2020 $954 (8.1%) $10,827 (91.9%) $11,781
2021 $862 (4.8%) $17,119 (95.2%) $17,981
2022 $1,274 (7.5%) $15,704 (92.5%) $16,978

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 743rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 967th of 1169 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)49.424.4
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Auburn School District)5340.8
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)58.433.7
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Auburn School District)57.548.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)51.333.8
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn School District)57.144.7
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)55.743.2
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Auburn School District)57.646.5
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)48.235
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn School District)59.746.1
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Pioneer Elementary School)43.431
 12.4%
   5th Grade Math (Auburn School District)55.436.8
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Pioneer Elementary School)30.123
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Auburn School District)48.238.6
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pioneer Elementary School)49.631.3
 18.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Auburn School District)56.345.1
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Pioneer Elementary School)52.335.6
 16.7%
   All Grades Math (Auburn School District)46.633.4
 13.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Pioneer Elementary School)30.123
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Auburn School District)43.636.5
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530651
 22.8%
African American1217
 41.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1951
 168.4%
Hispanic333373
 12%
Pacific Islander3158
 87.1%
White9092
 2.2%
Two or More Races4259
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%77.9%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Elementary School

Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Pioneer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Olympic Middle School
High : Auburn Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 651 students attended Pioneer Elementary School.

Students at Pioneer Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% Pacific Islander, 8% Asian, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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