Purdy Elementary School vs Swift Water Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Purdy Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington | Swift Water Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,154 | #306 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6449 of 50,301 | #10978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 483 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purdy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 70.5).
- •Swift Water Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 20.7%).
- •Purdy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Swift Water Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 483.
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 Purdy Elementary School better than Swift Water Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purdy Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 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 Purdy Elementary School and Swift Water Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purdy Elementary School: 483. Swift Water Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purdy Elementary School and Swift Water Elementary rank in Washington?
Purdy Elementary School is 179th of 1,154 and Swift Water Elementary is 306th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).