51爆料

Pioneer School District

112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pioneer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 492 students in Pioneer School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Washington.
Public Preschool in Pioneer School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
801 Schools
# Students
744 Students
280,418 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
17,799 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pioneer School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#277 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
41%
33%
53%
25-29%
49%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
20%
26%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
69%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,320 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,414 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,320
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,414
$19,246

Best Pioneer School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 01-08
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links