Discovery Elementary School vs Swift Water Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington | Swift Water Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,154 | #306 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5408 of 50,301 | #10978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 70.5).
- •Swift Water Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 25.3%).
- •Swift Water Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.1).
- •Swift Water Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Elementary School better than Swift Water Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 70.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Elementary School and Swift Water Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 380. Swift Water Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Swift Water Elementary rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary School is 148th of 1,154 and Swift Water Elementary is 306th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).