PURDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Purdy Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Peninsula School District school district, located in Gig Harbor, WA with about 599 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Purdy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Purdy Elementary School is a public school located in the serene, coastal community of Gig Harbor, Washington, serving students within the Peninsula School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the Pacific Northwest, the school often integrates the natural surroundings into its curriculum, encouraging students to explore, inquire, and develop a sense of stewardship for their local community.
In addition to its core academic programming, Purdy Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the broader Gig Harbor community. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering student leadership and personal responsibility, supported by dedicated faculty and staff. With a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular engagement.
For more information, contact Purdy Elementary School at (253) 530-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8699
(253) 530-4600
PURDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gig Harbor, WA with about 599 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peninsula School District
- Total Students:
- 599
- Teachers:
- 37.07
- 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 599 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PURDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.