Discovery Elementary School

380 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School, located in the Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, Washington, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to facilitate collaborative learning, and the school is deeply integrated into the suburban Gig Harbor area, benefiting from active parental involvement and a committed teaching staff.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with Washington State standards, with a notable emphasis on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Discovery Elementary is recognized for its inclusive culture and various extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore interests in arts, sciences, and physical fitness. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the academic demands of middle school but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of the local community.
380
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White289
Hispanic43
Asian9
Two or More35
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    289 (76.1%)
  • Hispanic
    43 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    35 (9.2%)
  • Asian
    9 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Peninsula School District
Phone: (253)530-1200
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 91
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Discovery Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten91
Grade 140
Grade 264
Grade 356
Grade 457
Grade 572
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Discovery Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18949.7%
Male19150.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)