Excellent
#179 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 8% in state
Swift Water Elementary
Elementary School · Peninsula School District · Gig Harbor, WA
A Peninsula School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
10811 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
- Math 66% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swift Water Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 68% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swift Water Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gig Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,827
Median home value
$686,900
Median rent
$2,373/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| St Nicholas Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Purdy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peninsula School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swift Water Elementary is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swift Water Elementary
Swift Water Elementary is a public elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swift Water Elementary
What grades does Swift Water Elementary serve?
Swift Water Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Swift Water Elementary?
Swift Water Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Water Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Water Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swift Water Elementary rank in WA?
Swift Water Elementary ranks #179 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Swift Water Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Swift Water Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Swift Water Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Water Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Swift Water Elementary a charter school?
No, Swift Water Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swift Water Elementary a Title I school?
No, Swift Water Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swift Water Elementary?
16.7% of students at Swift Water Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (253) 530-4900
- Area population (ZIP 98332)
- 19,784
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98332; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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