DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Peninsula School District school district, located in Gig Harbor, WA with about 517 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Discovery Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Discovery Elementary School, located in the Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, Washington, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to facilitate collaborative learning, and the school is deeply integrated into the suburban Gig Harbor area, benefiting from active parental involvement and a committed teaching staff.
The school’s curriculum is aligned with Washington State standards, with a notable emphasis on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Discovery Elementary is recognized for its inclusive culture and various extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore interests in arts, sciences, and physical fitness. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the academic demands of middle school but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of the local community.
For more information, contact Discovery Elementary School at (253) 530-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1862
(253) 530-1200
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gig Harbor, WA with about 517 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peninsula School District
- Total Students:
- 517
- Teachers:
- 27.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 517 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.