Voyager Elementary

Summary:

Voyager Elementary is a public elementary school in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 457 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the highly-ranked Peninsula School District, Voyager Elementary consistently performs among the top 15-20% of elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic results across all grade levels and subject areas.

Voyager Elementary's students demonstrate impressive proficiency, with 72.27% scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and an outstanding 86.42% proficient or better in 5th grade science, far exceeding state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its male, Hispanic, multi-racial, special education, and low-income students, who all rank in the top 10-30% of Washington schools. This suggests Voyager Elementary is providing an equitable education and addressing the needs of all learners effectively.

When compared to other Peninsula School District elementary schools, Voyager generally outperforms its peers, especially in English Language Arts and science. While nearby schools like Purdy Elementary and Harbor Heights Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, Voyager's consistent excellence across multiple years and student subgroups makes it a standout school within the district and a model for others to emulate.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10615 Kopachuck Dr NW
       Gig Harbor, WA  98335-5954


(253) 530-4800

District: Peninsula School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,151 Help


Students who attend Voyager Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kopachuck Middle School
High:    Gig Harbor High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Two or more races:
9.6%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Voyager Elementary ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), two or more races (9.6%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary is 15.8, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Voyager Elementary is $17,151. 7 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Voyager Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Voyager Elementary 150th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Voyager Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Peninsula School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula School District 24th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Voyager Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.65 15th 1026 98.5%
2005 92.96 29th 1031 97.2%
2006 90.57 52nd 1051 95.1%
2007 85.99 91st 1069 91.5%
2008 85.65 95th 1067 91.1%
2009 83.41 116th 1072 89.2%
2010 89.66 67th 1088 93.8%
2011 87.76 87th 1092 92.0%
2012 81.28 136th 1097 87.6%
2013 77.72 203rd 1106 81.6%
2015 91.39 67th 1067 93.7%
2016 92.91 46th 1053 95.6%
2017 91.40 71st 1056 93.3%
2018 89.45 92nd 1054 91.3%
2019 87.15 120th 1130 89.4%
2021 90.48 105th 1107 90.5%
2022 88.61 120th 1169 89.7%
2023 84.12 175th 1169 85.0%
2024 86.38 150th 1168 87.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.02 23rd 128 82.0%
2022 74.95 54th 252 78.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.76 86th 637 86.5%
2019 87.01 40th 566 92.9%
2021 57.56 60th 158 62.0%
2022 89.11 30th 478 93.7%
2023 43.23 169th 308 45.1%
2024 62.77 95th 339 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.36 155th 835 81.4%
2019 90.34 25th 979 97.4%
2022 88.40 43rd 1019 95.8%
2023 70.42 226th 1013 77.7%
2024 70.62 231st 1024 77.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 127th 1004 87.4%
2019 87.21 102nd 1068 90.4%
2021 84.50 136th 1008 86.5%
2022 84.97 146th 1100 86.7%
2023 83.13 159th 1094 85.5%
2024 82.89 168th 1093 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.83 56th 999 94.4%
2019 86.21 131st 1075 87.8%
2021 93.53 71st 1025 93.1%
2022 90.63 87th 1113 92.2%
2023 82.23 175th 1099 84.1%
2024 88.13 113th 1099 89.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.16 40th 540 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at Voyager Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.36 99th 833 88.1%
2019 81.32 164th 1027 84.0%
2021 86.65 104th 943 89.0%
2022 83.61 134th 1031 87.0%
2023 79.22 189th 1011 81.3%
2024 81.81 156th 1009 84.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Voyager Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 473 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 465 0 9 2 4 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 488 2 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 484 0 11 0 4 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 510 1 9 4 3 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 521 4 13 3 7 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 521 4 13 3 7 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 481 2 15 11 6 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 490 4 14 5 10 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 484 7 17 16 22 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 479 6 17 13 19 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 489 4 15 13 6 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 548 6 18 9 10 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 548 6 18 9 10 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 540 7 18 11 9 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 497 6 25 8 5 n/a n/a 17 558
2006 504 5 33 9 6 n/a n/a 22 579
2007 494 4 26 11 6 n/a n/a 28 569
2008 478 3 24 9 6 n/a n/a 54 574
2009 465 3 20 11 5 n/a n/a 42 546
2010 357 2 21 18 4 n/a n/a 85 487
2011 430 2 11 18 2 0 17 0 480
2012 423 0 12 29 1 0 24 0 489
2013 409 2 10 34 2 0 26 0 483
2014 416 4 7 37 2 2 28 0 496
2015 385 7 8 39 3 0 26 0 468
2016 418 6 10 39 3 1 26 0 503
2017 445 6 8 52 4 1 47 0 563
2018 510 4 9 48 4 1 53 0 629
2019 471 4 10 48 4 2 55 0 594
2020 488 5 14 42 4 1 62 0 616
2021 376 4 13 30 1 2 54 0 480
2022 351 2 13 34 2 2 52 0 456
2023 356 3 18 34 1 1 44 0 457

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Voyager Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 19.4 24.8 0
1991 480 19.5 24.6 n/a
1992 504 19.5 25.8 n/a
1993 499 20.6 24.2 n/a
1994 527 20.5 25.7 n/a
1995 548 22.9 23.9 n/a
1996 548 22.9 23.9 n/a
1997 515 24.1 21.4 n/a
1998 523 24.7 21.2 n/a
1999 546 25.4 21.5 n/a
2000 534 26.2 20.4 n/a
2001 527 25.7 20.5 n/a
2002 591 30.4 19.4 8
2003 591 30.4 19.4 8
2004 585 30.0 19.5 9.4
2005 558 30.3 18.4 9.1
2006 579 29.2 19.8 8.1
2007 569 30.2 18.8 7.4
2008 574 29.3 19.6 7.9
2009 546 29.3 18.6 10.5
2010 487 24.5 19.8 15.4
2011 480 22.5 21.2 12.5
2012 489 22.4 21.8 14.7
2013 483 23.7 20.3 14.3
2014 496 n/a n/a 16.3
2015 468 27.0 17.3 17.1
2016 503 27.0 18.6 15.5
2017 563 30.2 18.6 14.9
2018 629 38.1 16.4 13.4
2019 594 36.0 16.4 15.2
2020 616 39.0 15.7 11.5
2021 480 33.7 14.2 10.4
2022 456 29.0 15.7 10.7
2023 457 28.8 15.8 12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Voyager Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 19.4 24.8 0
1991 480 19.5 24.6 n/a
1992 504 19.5 25.8 n/a
1993 499 20.6 24.2 n/a
1994 527 20.5 25.7 n/a
1995 548 22.9 23.9 n/a
1996 548 22.9 23.9 n/a
1997 515 24.1 21.4 n/a
1998 523 24.7 21.2 n/a
1999 546 25.4 21.5 n/a
2000 534 26.2 20.4 n/a
2001 527 25.7 20.5 n/a
2002 591 30.4 19.4 8
2003 591 30.4 19.4 8
2004 585 30.0 19.5 9.4
2005 558 30.3 18.4 9.1
2006 579 29.2 19.8 8.1
2007 569 30.2 18.8 7.4
2008 574 29.3 19.6 7.9
2009 546 29.3 18.6 10.5
2010 487 24.5 19.8 15.4
2011 480 22.5 21.2 12.5
2012 489 22.4 21.8 14.7
2013 483 23.7 20.3 14.3
2014 496 n/a n/a 16.3
2015 468 27.0 17.3 17.1
2016 503 27.0 18.6 15.5
2017 563 30.2 18.6 14.9
2018 629 38.1 16.4 13.4
2019 594 36.0 16.4 15.2
2020 616 39.0 15.7 11.5
2021 480 33.7 14.2 10.4
2022 456 29.0 15.7 10.7
2023 457 28.8 15.8 12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Voyager Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201695.8%0.0%0.0%1.4%97.2%98.6%97.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201791.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%6.4%93.6%92.3%93.6%94.9%94.9%94.9%
201888.8%0.0%1.0%1.0%6.1%95.9%99.0%96.9%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201994.3%0.0%2.3%1.1%3.4%95.5%98.9%97.7%98.9%97.7%98.9%
202094.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%2.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%
202195.5%1.5%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%98.5%97.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.0%
202292.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.8%92.2%96.9%95.3%92.2%96.9%96.9%96.9%92.2%
202393.8%1.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%93.8%93.8%93.8%95.3%
202490.2%1.6%1.6%1.6%0.0%91.8%90.2%93.4%93.4%90.2%93.4%93.4%93.4%90.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Voyager Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.9%0.2%1.2%6.8%93.7%95.3%94.4%95.1%94.8%95.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Voyager Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $539 (4.1%) $12,712 (95.9%) $13,251
2020 $03 (0.0%) $9,721 (100.0%) $9,724
2021 $127 (0.7%) $18,017 (99.3%) $18,144
2022 $1,369 (8.0%) $15,782 (92.0%) $17,151

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Voyager Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 175th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Voyager Elementary)80.463.2
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.663.5
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Voyager Elementary)81.458.6
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Peninsula School District)73.464.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Voyager Elementary)75.864.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)70.766.6
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Voyager Elementary)75.870.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)68.765.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Voyager Elementary)73.578.6
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)73.272.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Voyager Elementary)69.973.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)61.357.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Voyager Elementary)75.376.2
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Peninsula School District)7171.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Voyager Elementary)76.569
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.966.8
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Voyager Elementary)75.667.1
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Peninsula School District)60.752.1
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Voyager Elementary)75.376.2
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Peninsula School District)67.361.1
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594457
 23.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1018
 80%
Hispanic4834
 29.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White471356
 24.4%
Two or More Races5544
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%12.7%
 2.5%


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Students who attend Voyager Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kopachuck Middle School
High : Gig Harbor High

Voyager Elementary ranks 150th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Voyager Elementary.

Students at Voyager Elementary are 78% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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