Purdy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gig Harbor, Washington 98332 · Peninsula School District
#179 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#6449 of 50,301 nationally
About Purdy Elementary School
Purdy 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 PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 483 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 179th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 483.
There are 13 schools in Gig Harbor; Purdy Elementary School ranks 4th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 Purdy Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Purdy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students · 394 m away
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 3.5 km away
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 5.2 km away
Pioneer Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 5.5 km away
Minter Creek Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 5.6 km away
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students · 6.0 km away
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 6.0 km away
Burley Glenwood Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 6.4 km away
Olalla Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 6.5 km away
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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483 students
Sifton Elementary School
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484 students
McMicken Heights Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
Millennium Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
Pioneer Elementary School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Purdy Elementary School a good school?
Purdy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #179 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 Purdy Elementary School rank in Washington?
Purdy Elementary School ranks #179 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #6449 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Purdy Elementary School?
Purdy Elementary School had 483 students in 2025.
Is Purdy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Purdy Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Purdy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Purdy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.