Minter Creek Elementary

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Minter Creek Elementary School, located in the Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, Washington, serves as a community-focused hub for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in a scenic area of the Key Peninsula, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

The school prides itself on a curriculum that aims to prepare students for future success through a blend of traditional academics and enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Minter Creek is often characterized by its active parent-teacher association and community involvement, which help support school activities, extracurricular programs, and campus enhancements. Its location in Gig Harbor allows the school to utilize the surrounding natural environment, often integrating elements of the local Pacific Northwest setting into the student experience.

272

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minter Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
206 (76.0%)
Two or More
32 (11.8%)
Hispanic
29 (10.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)530-4300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 46