Harbor Heights Elementary School

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harbor Heights Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Gig Harbor, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the Peninsula School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The campus is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, where educators, staff, and families work in partnership to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Harbor Heights is known for promoting a sense of community and school spirit. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and forward-thinking, integrating modern teaching strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing strong communication with parents and maintaining a focus on student well-being, Harbor Heights Elementary continues to be a highly valued educational institution within the Gig Harbor area.

397

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harbor Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	57
Black	8
Asian	9
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
273 (68.8%)
Hispanic
57 (14.4%)
Two or More
47 (11.8%)
Asian
9 (2.3%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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)530-1800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 70