- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gig Harbor, WA
Purdy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Purdy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530669000986
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purdy Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Purdy Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purdy Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Purdy Elementary School grew from 484 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530669000986 · Gig Harbor, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 16.1:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Purdy Elementary School grew from 484 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Purdy Elementary School 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 483
Purdy Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Purdy Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purdy Elementary School compares
Purdy Elementary School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Purdy Elementary School 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 Purdy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peninsula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purdy Elementary School'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 other schools in Gig Harbor
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purdy Elementary School
How many students attend Purdy Elementary School?
Purdy Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Purdy Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Purdy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purdy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Purdy Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purdy Elementary School?
Purdy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Purdy Elementary School rank among schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Purdy Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Gig Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Peninsula School District?
Besides Purdy Elementary School, 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.