Enrollment
272
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minter Creek Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minter Creek Elementary
Minter Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Gig Harbor, Washington, enrolling 272 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Gig Harbor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Swift Water Elementary (519 students): Minter Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.5:1).
Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students) and Peninsula High School (1,345 students) alongside Minter Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minter Creek Elementary compares
Minter Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peninsula School District, which includes Minter Creek Elementary.
$17,026
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Minter Creek Elementary a good school?
Minter Creek Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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