Pioneer Elementary School
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 596-6500
District: Olympia School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 444 students • 13 students per teacher
Olympia's Pioneer Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Olympia School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Washington to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Pioneer Elementary School is a public school in the Olympia School District located in Olympia, WA. The principal of Pioneer Elementary School is Randell Weeks. As of 2014, the students are 81.8% White, non-Hispanic; 6.8% Hispanic; 5% Multiracial; 4.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.8% Black, non-Hispanic; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 15.8% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Pioneer Elementary School is 13:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 81.8% | 70.6% | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 9.9% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 5% | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.5% | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.6% | 1.4% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 15.8% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 2% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 2.1 mi | |
| 2 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 2.5 mi | |
| 3 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 12.2 mi | |
| 4 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 13 mi | |
| 5 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 19.4 mi | |
| 6 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 21.5 mi | |
| 7 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 25.1 mi | |
| 8 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 26.3 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 27.1 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 27.4 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 28.3 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 34.5 mi | |
| 13 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 35.1 mi | |
| 14 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 39.2 mi | |
| 15 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 40 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 40.6 mi | |
| 17 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 42.4 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 42.8 mi | |
| 19 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 44.8 mi | |
| 20 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 45.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 37.8 mi | |
| 3 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 44 mi | |
| 4 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 44 mi | |
| 5 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 45.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 15.6 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 19.4 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 39.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 46.9 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 48.8 mi. |
