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Pioneer Elementary School

Gig Harbor, Washington · Grades K to 5 · Peninsula School District

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About Pioneer Elementary School

Pioneer Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Gig Harbor, Washington. It reported 481 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Gig Harbor. With about 29.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.3 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Peninsula School District runs 17 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County. Families comparing options will find 19 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	8402 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Phone	(253) 530-3500
School district	Peninsula School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	481
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.5
Students per teacher	16.3
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530669003760). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Henderson Bay Alt High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Gig Harbor · 0.2 mi Discovery Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Gig Harbor · 0.3 mi Gig Harbor HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Gig Harbor · 0.3 mi Harbor Ridge Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Gig Harbor · 0.7 mi St Nicholas Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Gig Harbor · 1 mi Harbor MontessoriPrivate · Grades PreK to 6Gig Harbor · 1.2 mi Harbor Christian SchoolsPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 5 to 7Gig Harbor · 1.4 mi Swift Water ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Gig Harbor · 1.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Pioneer Elementary School serve?

Pioneer Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?

Pioneer Elementary School reported 481 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?

About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 481 students and 29.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Pioneer Elementary School a public or charter school?

Pioneer Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Pioneer Elementary School in?

Pioneer Elementary School is part of Peninsula School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/peninsula-school-district/

Where is Pioneer Elementary School located?

Pioneer Elementary School is at 8402 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. The phone number is (253) 530-3500.

How many other schools are near Pioneer Elementary School?

There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of Pioneer Elementary School in our directory.