At a glance
Reported students
519
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
444
Swift Water Elementary: 519 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Swift Water Elementary
Swift Water Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Gig Harbor. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Peninsula School District. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.6%) and multiracial (13.1%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Swift Water Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.6%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black0.4%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Peninsula School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Purdy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
481 reported students
Voyager Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
Artondale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
413 reported students
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Discovery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
Public schools near Swift Water Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · Peninsula School District | KG–05 | 481 | 1.5 mi |
| Discovery Elementary School Elementary · Peninsula School District | KG–05 | 380 | 1.7 mi |
| Purdy Elementary School Elementary · Peninsula School District | PK–05 | 483 | 2.2 mi |
| Artondale Elementary School Elementary · Peninsula School District | PK–05 | 413 | 4.4 mi |
| Harbor Heights Elementary School Elementary · Peninsula School District | PK–05 | 397 | 4.4 mi |
| Minter Creek Elementary Elementary · Peninsula School District | KG–05 | 272 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Swift Water Elementary
What grades does Swift Water Elementary serve?
Swift Water Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Peninsula School District.
How many students attend Swift Water Elementary?
Swift Water Elementary reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Swift Water Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 519 students and 31.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Swift Water Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Swift Water Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Peninsula School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Swift Water Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Swift Water Elementary in?
Swift Water Elementary is part of Peninsula School District, based in Gig Harbor, WA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Swift Water Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pioneer Elementary School (1.5 mi), Discovery Elementary School (1.7 mi), Purdy Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.