Swift Water Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gig Harbor, Washington 98332 · Peninsula School District
#306 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#10978 of 50,301 nationally
About Swift Water Elementary
Swift Water Elementary 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 519 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 306th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 519.
There are 13 schools in Gig Harbor; Swift Water Elementary ranks 10th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
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 Swift Water Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Swift Water Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 1.8 km away
Pioneer Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 2.4 km away
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 2.8 km away
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students · 2.9 km away
Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 3.5 km away
Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students · 3.9 km away
Artondale Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 7.1 km away
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 7.1 km away
Goodman Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students · 7.2 km away
Minter Creek Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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519 students
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519 students
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518 students
North Hill Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Jason Lee Elementary School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
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518 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swift Water Elementary a good school?
Swift Water Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #306 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 Swift Water Elementary rank in Washington?
Swift Water Elementary ranks #306 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #10978 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swift Water Elementary?
Swift Water Elementary had 519 students in 2025.
Is Swift Water Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Swift Water Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swift Water Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swift Water Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.