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Purdy Elementary School

13815 62Nd Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, United States

+1 (253) 530-4600

4.7

Overall Rating

Location

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Purdy Elementary School Overview

About This School

Purdy Elementary School is a public elementary in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 483 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 70% in ELA and 72% in science. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 30 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $89,551. The student body is composed of 55% male and 45% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

483

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts70%

Mathematics0%

Science72%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Pierce County

Students per Counselor

483:1

Purdy Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

70%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 69%State Avg: 52%

N/A

Mathematics

72%

Science

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 49%

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.1:1

State Avg: 19:1

483

Students per Counselor

Purdy 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 Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor483:1

Purdy Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.87%

Male

45.13%

Female

Total Enrollment: 483 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.75%

Hispanic9.32%

Asian1.04%

Black0.41%

Two or More Races8.49%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purdy Elementary School

Q: What is Purdy Elementary School?

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

Q: How many students attend Purdy Elementary School?

A: Purdy Elementary School has approximately 483 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Purdy 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 Purdy Elementary School - Gig Harbor, WA

Quick Facts about Purdy Elementary School
School Name	Purdy Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	13815 62Nd Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, Gig Harbor, WA
County	Pierce County
Phone	+1 (253) 530-4600
Total Students	483
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	4.7/10
ELA Proficiency	70%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	72%

Frequently Asked Questions about Purdy Elementary School

What is Purdy Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Purdy Elementary School?

Purdy Elementary School has approximately 483 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary School is 15:1.

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