Excellent
#413 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 19% in state
Voyager Elementary
Elementary School · Peninsula School District · Gig Harbor, WA
A Peninsula School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
10615 Kopachuck Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
- Math 65% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Voyager Elementary score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Voyager Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat 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
$130,304
Median home value
$736,400
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98335; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Gig Harbor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 494 | 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
- #7 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
Voyager Elementary is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voyager Elementary
Voyager Elementary is a public elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voyager Elementary
What grades does Voyager Elementary serve?
Voyager Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Voyager Elementary?
Voyager Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voyager Elementary rank in WA?
Voyager Elementary ranks #413 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Voyager Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Voyager Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Voyager Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voyager Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Voyager Elementary a charter school?
No, Voyager Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Voyager Elementary a Title I school?
No, Voyager Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voyager Elementary?
12.4% of students at Voyager 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (253) 530-4800
- Area population (ZIP 98335)
- 27,956
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 98335; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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