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Discovery Elementary School

Gig Harbor, Washington · Grades K to 5 · Peninsula School District

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About Discovery Elementary School

Located in Gig Harbor, Washington, Discovery Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 380 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Gig Harbor. With about 21.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County. Peninsula School District runs 17 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 19 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4905 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone	(253) 530-1200
School district	Peninsula School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	380
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.1
Students per teacher	18
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530669000981). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Gig Harbor HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Gig Harbor · 0.1 mi Henderson Bay Alt High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Gig Harbor · 0.1 mi Pioneer Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Gig Harbor · 0.3 mi Harbor Ridge Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Gig Harbor · 0.8 mi St Nicholas Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Gig Harbor · 0.9 mi Harbor MontessoriPrivate · Grades PreK to 6Gig Harbor · 0.9 mi Harbor Christian SchoolsPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 5 to 7Gig Harbor · 1.2 mi Swift Water ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Gig Harbor · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Discovery Elementary School serve?

Discovery Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?

Discovery Elementary School reported 380 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School?

About 18 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 380 students and 21.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Discovery Elementary School a public or charter school?

Discovery Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Discovery Elementary School in?

Discovery Elementary School is part of Peninsula School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/peninsula-school-district/

Where is Discovery Elementary School located?

Discovery Elementary School is at 4905 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. The phone number is (253) 530-1200.

How many other schools are near Discovery Elementary School?

There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery Elementary School in our directory.