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Minter Creek Elementary

12617 118Th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, United States

+1 (253) 530-4300

3.9

Overall Rating

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Minter Creek Elementary Overview

About This School

Minter Creek Elementary is a public elementary in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 272 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 52% in ELA and 65% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by a staff of 16 teachers with an average salary of $89,551. Additionally, the school provides one counselor for every 272 students. The student body is composed of 53% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 76% White, 12% Two or More Races, 11% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

272

Total Students

K-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

16 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts52%

Mathematics0%

Science64.5%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Pierce County

Students per Counselor

272:1

Minter Creek Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

52%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 69%State Avg: 52%

N/A

Mathematics

64.5%

Science

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 49%

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.1:1

State Avg: 19:1

272

Students per Counselor

Minter Creek Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$89,551

City Avg: $89,551

State Avg: $93,190

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor272:1

Minter Creek Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.31%

Male

46.32%

Female

Total Enrollment: 272 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White75.74%

Hispanic10.66%

Asian0%

Black0.74%

Two or More Races11.76%

Native American0.37%

Minter Creek Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Minter Creek Elementary

Q: What is Minter Creek Elementary?

A: Minter Creek Elementary is a elementary public located in Gig Harbor.

Q: How many students attend Minter Creek Elementary?

A: Minter Creek Elementary has approximately 272 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Minter Creek Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Minter Creek Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Minter Creek Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Minter Creek Elementary - Gig Harbor, WA

Quick Facts about Minter Creek Elementary
School Name	Minter Creek Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	12617 118Th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, Gig Harbor, WA
County	Pierce County
Phone	+1 (253) 530-4300
Total Students	272
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	16
Rating	3.9/10
ELA Proficiency	52%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	64.5%

Frequently Asked Questions about Minter Creek Elementary

What is Minter Creek Elementary?

Minter Creek Elementary is a elementary public located in Gig Harbor.

How many students attend Minter Creek Elementary?

Minter Creek Elementary has approximately 272 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minter Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Minter Creek Elementary is 16:1.

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