- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gig Harbor, WA
Voyager Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Voyager Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530669002266
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voyager Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Voyager Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voyager Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Voyager Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530669002266 · Gig Harbor, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.8:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Voyager Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Voyager 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 443
Voyager Elementary
443 students
What this shows Voyager Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Voyager Elementary compares
Voyager Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Voyager 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 Voyager 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 | 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 Voyager 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
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Voyager Elementary
How many students attend Voyager Elementary?
Voyager Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Voyager Elementary?
11.8% of students at Voyager Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voyager Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Voyager Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyager Elementary?
Voyager Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Voyager Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Voyager Elementary ranks #3 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 Voyager 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.