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Swift Water Elementary School

10811 Harbor Hill Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Swift Water Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Swift Water Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Swift Water Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Swift Water Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift Water Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#271 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
67%
40%
69%
53%
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Swift Water Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
9%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swift Water Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swift Water Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swift Water Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Swift Water Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swift Water Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swift Water Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift Water Elementary School's ranking?
Swift Water Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Swift Water Elementary School?
473 students attend Swift Water Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Swift Water Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift Water Elementary School?
Swift Water Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Swift Water Elementary School offer ?
Swift Water Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Swift Water Elementary School part of?
Swift Water Elementary School is part of Peninsula School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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