Swift Water Elementary

Summary:

Swift Water Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 473 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Peninsula School District, which is ranked 24th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swift Water Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with 70.59% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and 67.93% in SBAC/Math, compared to 52.63% and 41.68% statewide, respectively. The school also excels in supporting diverse student subgroups, ranking 6th out of 339 Washington elementary schools for special education students and 19th out of 194 for multi-racial students. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 14.8%, Swift Water Elementary still performs exceptionally well for its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 27th out of 1,013 Washington elementary schools.

While Swift Water Elementary outperforms the state and district, some nearby schools within the Peninsula School District, such as Voyager Elementary and Purdy Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. In contrast, Minter Creek Elementary has lower academic performance compared to Swift Water Elementary. Additionally, Point Defiance Elementary School, located outside the Peninsula School District, has a more diverse student population, with 66.67% white, 3.6% African American, 8.71% Hispanic, and 6.61% Asian students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10811 Harbor Hill Drive
       Gig Harbor, WA  98332


(253) 530-4900

District: Peninsula School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,914 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.5%
Two or more races:
13.3%
Hispanic:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swift Water Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th 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 84.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), two or more races (13.3%), Hispanic (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swift Water Elementary is 16.6. 7 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swift Water Elementary is $16,914. 8 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swift Water Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Swift Water Elementary 168th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Swift Water Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Swift Water Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.97 144th 1169 87.7%
2024 84.47 168th 1168 85.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.77 19th 194 90.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.18 15th 308 95.1%
2024 92.62 6th 339 98.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.30 27th 1013 97.3%
2024 63.31 324th 1024 68.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.37 122nd 1094 88.8%
2024 80.56 191st 1093 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.79 133rd 1099 87.9%
2024 87.42 118th 1099 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Swift Water Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.19 162nd 1011 84.0%
2024 75.71 229th 1009 77.3%
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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 Swift Water Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 293 1 14 29 2 0 50 1 390
2023 338 4 23 42 2 0 63 1 473

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 Swift Water Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 390 25.4 15.3 9.2
2023 473 28.4 16.6 14.8

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 Swift Water Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 390 25.4 15.3 9.2
2023 473 28.4 16.6 14.8

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

Swift Water Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202291.9%3.2%0.0%1.6%3.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%93.6%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202396.4%1.2%0.0%0.0%2.4%96.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%98.8%97.6%97.6%97.6%
202492.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%96.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $652 (3.9%) $16,262 (96.1%) $16,914

Data source: Washington Department of Education


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Students at Swift Water Elementary are 71% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Swift Water Elementary.

Swift Water Elementary ranks 168th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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