- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gig Harbor, WA
Minter Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Minter Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530669002007
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minter Creek Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Minter Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minter Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Minter Creek Elementary grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530669002007 · Gig Harbor, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 15.1:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Minter Creek Elementary grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Minter Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gig Harbor Hig
Gig Harbor High
1,375 students
- Peninsula High
Peninsula High School
1,345 students
- Harbor Ridge M
Harbor Ridge Middle School
627 students
- Goodman Middle 519
Goodman Middle School
519 students
- Swift Water El 519
Swift Water Elementary
519 students
- This school 272
Minter Creek Elementary
272 students
What this shows Minter Creek Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minter Creek Elementary compares
Minter Creek Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Minter Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peninsula School District reports $17,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minter Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peninsula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minter Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Gig Harbor
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Swift Water Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Voyager Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minter Creek Elementary
How many students attend Minter Creek Elementary?
Minter Creek Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minter Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Minter Creek Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minter Creek Elementary?
33.7% of students at Minter Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minter Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Minter Creek Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minter Creek Elementary?
Minter Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minter Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Minter Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gig Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Peninsula School District?
Besides Minter Creek Elementary, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Peninsula High School (1,345 students), and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.