What grades does Pioneer Elementary School serve?

Pioneer Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Sunnyside area.

Where is Pioneer Elementary School located?

Pioneer Elementary School is a town school in Sunnyside, WA.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 15.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Sunnyside, WA?

Schools in Sunnyside include Pioneer Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Sunnyside area.

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Pioneer Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Sunnyside, Washington|Sunnyside School District

Sunnyside, WA 98944

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

CCLR Fall Event (Planning for Life after SHS)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

No School - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Holiday Spirit WeekHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Holiday LunchHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

B/G BB Holiday Tournament SpokaneHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Mon

No School MLK DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

601

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Sunnyside School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

79.5%

Phone

(509)836-2200

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

6 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Near average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

600

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,915

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,282

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,006

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 74%Local 5%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$345,447

+1.8% 1yr+24.8% 5yr

Yakima, WA metro area

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.1%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

13.3%

Uninsured residents

25.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

870

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

821

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

310 (38%)

Speech/Language Impairment

173 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

108 (13%)

Autism

77 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

48 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

602

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

CCLR Fall Event (Planning for Life after SHS)

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Mon, Dec 14, 2026

Holiday Spirit Week

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Sunnyside School District. Pioneer Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	CCLR Fall Event (Planning for Life after SHS)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Holiday Spirit WeekDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Holiday LunchDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	B/G BB Holiday Tournament SpokaneDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School MLK DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	No School - Memorial Day BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—