Pioneer Valley Elementary

7315 Eustis Hunt Road
Spanaway, WA 98387

pv.bethelsd.org

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Valley Elementary, located in Spanaway, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Bethel School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Bethel School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to foster a welcoming culture that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an active part of the local Spanaway community, encouraging parental involvement and clear communication between educators and families. Its facilities and programming are designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering various resources to support both academic growth and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing the district’s broader network of educational tools and professional development, Pioneer Valley Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners.

512

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	121
Black	34
Asian	16
Two or More	92
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	31

White
213 (41.6 %)
Hispanic
121 (23.6 %)
Two or More
92 (18.0 %)
Black
34 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (6.1 %)
Asian
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-8900
Website:	http://pv.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 98