Pioneer Elementary School
Auburn, WA · Auburn School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
945th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
2301 M St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
(253)931-4986NCES ID 530030000039Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary School 945th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 262 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 646 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.0% | 57.4% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 38.9% | 15.9% | ▼ 23.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 8.4% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 7.6% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 7.3% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $496K in zip 98002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Pioneer Elementary School
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What school district is Pioneer Elementary School in?
Pioneer Elementary School is part of the Auburn School District district in Auburn, Washington.
Is Pioneer Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary School 945th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Elementary School?
Hispanic 57%, White 16%, Pacific Islander 8%, Two or more races 8% (646 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98002 is $496K 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.