Discovery Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 · Peninsula School District
#148 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#5408 of 50,301 nationally
About Discovery Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gig Harbor, in the Peninsula School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 148th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 13 schools in Gig Harbor; Discovery Elementary School ranks 3rd of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students · 137 m away
Pioneer Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 456 m away
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 1.3 km away
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 2.8 km away
Artondale Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 4.3 km away
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 4.4 km away
Goodman Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students · 4.5 km away
Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 6.0 km away
Voyager Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 6.1 km away
Kopachuck Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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380 students
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380 students
Riverside Elementary
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380 students
Woodlands Elementary
Bremerton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Tyee Park Elementary School
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381 students
Silver Star Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Elementary School a good school?
Discovery Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #148 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery Elementary School rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary School ranks #148 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #5408 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School had 380 students in 2025.
Is Discovery Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Discovery Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.