Pioneer Elementary
Arlington, WA · Arlington School District · Grades K-5
657th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Pioneer Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary 657th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Pioneer Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 250 students tested
Pioneer Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 500 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 67.2% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 19.4% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 9.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Elementary
Typical home value $664K in zip 98223 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pioneer Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Kent Prairie ElementaryArlington School District · 1.2 mi away416th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 6Eagle Creek ElementaryArlington School District · 2 mi away560th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 48% - 6Presidents ElementaryArlington School District · 2.1 mi away512th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 44% - 2Shoultes ElementaryMarysville School District · 3.8 mi away991st of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 32% - 2Lakewood Elementary SchoolLakewood School District · 4.2 mi away1,034th of 1,174
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 4English Crossing ElementaryLakewood School District · 4.3 mi away778th of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 4Cougar Creek Elementary SchoolLakewood School District · 4.7 mi away747th of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 7Marysville Coop ProgramMarysville School District · 5 mi away452nd of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Elementary in?
Pioneer Elementary is part of the Arlington School District district in Arlington, Washington.
Is Pioneer Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary 657th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Elementary?
White 67%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 2% (500 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98223 is $664K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.