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Swift Water Elementary

Peninsula School District · Pierce County · 10811 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.0

(253)530-4900

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9/10
#136
Rank 136 out of 1,162
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #164 · 86th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #95 · 92nd percentile
Science9/10 · #184 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the scenic Gig Harbor Peninsula, Swift Water Elementary is one of the stronger academic options in an already solid Peninsula School District, with math scores that really stand out. Gig Harbor itself has a small-town, waterfront feel — think marinas, trails, and a tight-knit community — that tends to attract families who want a quieter Pacific Northwest lifestyle without straying too far from Tacoma. If you're looking for a school where kids are genuinely challenged academically and the surrounding community feels like a great place to grow up, Swift Water is well worth a close look.

Student Demographics

246 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
179 (73%)
Multiple Races
37 (15%)
Hispanic
19 (8%)
Other
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged40 (16%)
Students with Disabilities47 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

525
Enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
14.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
21.7
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #787 · 39th percentile

35 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.