- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gig Harbor, WA
Swift Water Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Swift Water Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530669003806
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swift Water Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Swift Water Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Water Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669003806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Swift Water Elementary grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 530669003806 · Gig Harbor, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 18.5:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Swift Water Elementary grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Swift Water 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
- This school 519
Swift Water Elementary
519 students
- Goodman Middle 519
Goodman Middle School
519 students
- Kopachuck Midd 516
Kopachuck Middle School
516 students
What this shows Swift Water Elementary reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swift Water Elementary compares
Swift Water 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
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 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 4.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Swift Water 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 Swift Water Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kopachuck Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swift Water 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Gig Harbor
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Minter Creek Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 15.1:1 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swift Water Elementary
How many students attend Swift Water Elementary?
Swift Water Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Water Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Water Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swift Water Elementary?
13.7% of students at Swift Water Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swift Water Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Swift Water Elementary is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swift Water Elementary?
Swift Water Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Swift Water Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Water Elementary ranks #5 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 Swift Water 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.