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Harbor Heights Elementary School

4002 36Th St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, United States

+1 (253) 530-1800

4.5

Overall Rating

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Harbor Heights Elementary School Overview

About This School

Harbor Heights Elementary School is a public elementary in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 397 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 68% in ELA and 67% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 24 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $89,551. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is 54% male and 46% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 2% Black.

397

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts68%

Mathematics0%

Science67%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Pierce County

Students per Counselor

397:1

Harbor Heights Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

68%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 69%State Avg: 52%

N/A

Mathematics

67%

Science

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 49%

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.1:1

State Avg: 19:1

397

Students per Counselor

Harbor Heights Elementary School 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 Counselor397:1

Harbor Heights Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

Total Enrollment: 397 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White68.77%

Hispanic14.36%

Asian2.27%

Black2.02%

Two or More Races11.84%

Native American0.25%

Harbor Heights Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Harbor Heights Elementary School

Q: What is Harbor Heights Elementary School?

A: Harbor Heights Elementary School is a elementary public located in Gig Harbor.

Q: How many students attend Harbor Heights Elementary School?

A: Harbor Heights Elementary School has approximately 397 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Heights Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Heights Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Harbor Heights Elementary School

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 Harbor Heights Elementary School - Gig Harbor, WA

Quick Facts about Harbor Heights Elementary School
School Name	Harbor Heights Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	4002 36Th St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, Gig Harbor, WA
County	Pierce County
Phone	+1 (253) 530-1800
Total Students	397
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	24
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	68%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	67%

Frequently Asked Questions about Harbor Heights Elementary School

What is Harbor Heights Elementary School?

Harbor Heights Elementary School is a elementary public located in Gig Harbor.

How many students attend Harbor Heights Elementary School?

Harbor Heights Elementary School has approximately 397 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Heights Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Heights Elementary School is 16:1.

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