Pioneer Elementary School

www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/27

651 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School is a public school located in Auburn, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Auburn School District. Situated in the southeastern part of the city, the school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.

As part of the Auburn School District, Pioneer Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school success by fostering a culture of inclusivity and community engagement. The school typically utilizes a variety of resources to support literacy and mathematics, while also offering programs aimed at promoting student wellness and character building. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school events and collaborate with educators to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for every child.

651

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	373
Black	17
Asian	51
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	58

Hispanic
373 (57.3 %)
White
92 (14.1 %)
Two or More
59 (9.1 %)
Pacific Islander
58 (8.9 %)
Asian
51 (7.8 %)
Black
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Auburn School District
Phone:	(253)931-4986
Website:	http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/27
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 101