Purdy Elementary School
Tel:
(253)530-4600
- Purdy Elementary School serves 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Purdy Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 621 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Purdy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Purdy Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #241 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peninsula School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Purdy Elementary School is Peninsula High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harbor Ridge Middle School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harbor Ridge Middle School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gig Harbor Peninsula High School Grades: 9-12 | 1394 students
0.3 miles
14105 Purdy Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253)530-4400 0.3 9-12 1394 - Gig Harbor Harbor Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 578 students
3.4 miles
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253)530-1900 3.4 6-8 578 - Gig Harbor Minter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
3.6 miles
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253)530-4300 3.6 K-5 385 - Gig Harbor Henderson Bay Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
3.7 miles
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253)530-1700 3.7 9-12 152 - Gig Harbor Discovery Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 478 students
3.9 miles
4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)530-1200 3.9 K-5 478
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