Pioneer Elementary School

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located on Carlyon Avenue SE in Olympia, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Olympia School District. The school is situated in a well-established community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for its young students. As a public elementary school, it focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed in their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pioneer Elementary is known for emphasizing community engagement and a holistic approach to education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to create a culture where students feel connected to their teachers and peers. By utilizing the resources of the Olympia area, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares children not only for future academic challenges but also for responsible citizenship, all within a nurturing neighborhood setting.

380

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	48
Black	8
Asian	24
Two or More	36

White
262 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (12.7 %)
Two or More
36 (9.5 %)
Asian
24 (6.3 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)

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:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-6500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 2

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 93