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Purdy Elementary School

Summary:

Purdy Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 484 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Peninsula School District, which is ranked 24th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purdy Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in Washington, with a statewide ranking between 107-223 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, Purdy's proficiency rates were 76.07% in ELA and 72.24% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 77.32%, well above the state average of 56.86%.

Purdy Elementary serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with a high percentage of White students (around 75-79%) and a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (15-22% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch). When compared to other elementary schools in the Peninsula School District and the neighboring South Kitsap School District, Purdy consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in Voyager Elementary and Mullenix Ridge Elementary. However, the school should continue to monitor and address any equity gaps to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13815 62nd Ave NW
       Gig Harbor, WA  98332-8699

(253) 530-4600

District: Peninsula School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,964 Help


Students who attend Purdy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harbor Ridge Middle School
High:    Peninsula High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Two or more races:
9.6%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.6% Help


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Compare Details Purdy Elementary School ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Peninsula School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), two or more races (9.6%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary School is 16.4. 5 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdy Elementary School is $18,964, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purdy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy Elementary School 107th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Purdy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Peninsula School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula School District 24th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purdy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.35 497th 1026 51.6%
2005 71.94 261st 1031 74.7%
2006 79.72 144th 1051 86.3%
2007 79.98 149th 1069 86.1%
2008 77.24 184th 1067 82.8%
2009 77.97 169th 1072 84.2%
2010 79.43 161st 1088 85.2%
2011 85.88 107th 1092 90.2%
2012 87.58 75th 1097 93.2%
2013 81.92 148th 1106 86.6%
2015 78.32 206th 1067 80.7%
2016 84.69 143rd 1053 86.4%
2017 77.73 223rd 1056 78.9%
2018 82.89 171st 1054 83.8%
2019 78.77 223rd 1130 80.3%
2021 82.33 182nd 1107 83.6%
2022 83.99 177th 1169 84.9%
2023 84.08 176th 1169 84.9%
2024 90.38 107th 1168 90.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.29 155th 637 75.7%
2019 67.24 126th 566 77.7%
2022 47.53 211th 478 55.9%
2023 52.54 129th 308 58.1%
2024 57.83 118th 339 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.12 168th 835 79.9%
2019 37.14 666th 979 32.0%
2021 66.45 198th 854 76.8%
2022 71.34 194th 1019 81.0%
2023 85.42 69th 1013 93.2%
2024 78.05 131st 1024 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.79 123rd 1004 87.7%
2019 79.34 200th 1068 81.3%
2021 83.50 147th 1008 85.4%
2022 79.97 199th 1100 81.9%
2023 81.60 183rd 1094 83.3%
2024 90.90 78th 1093 92.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.73 211th 999 78.9%
2019 76.82 233rd 1075 78.3%
2021 75.17 240th 1025 76.6%
2022 86.07 139th 1113 87.5%
2023 84.36 156th 1099 85.8%
2024 89.12 109th 1099 90.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.93 77th 697 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at Purdy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.79 206th 833 75.3%
2019 68.19 327th 1027 68.2%
2021 71.77 253rd 943 73.2%
2022 79.30 193rd 1031 81.3%
2023 75.26 245th 1011 75.8%
2024 85.96 103rd 1009 89.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Purdy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 542 7 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1989 488 10 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 515 8 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 526 7 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 482 7 21 2 3 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 498 8 24 2 5 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 498 7 24 8 5 n/a n/a 0 542
1995 514 5 28 9 4 n/a n/a 0 560
1996 514 5 28 9 4 n/a n/a 0 560
1997 500 7 21 8 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 457 6 18 9 5 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 455 8 15 11 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 451 9 17 19 6 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 481 11 27 14 8 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 466 7 30 19 19 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 466 7 30 19 19 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 478 6 27 20 14 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 477 8 29 18 12 n/a n/a 14 558
2006 467 6 30 15 13 n/a n/a 37 568
2007 472 11 29 12 9 n/a n/a 45 578
2008 510 8 26 15 6 n/a n/a 66 631
2009 486 6 19 17 6 n/a n/a 134 668
2010 535 4 26 13 3 n/a n/a 97 678
2011 557 6 22 41 5 3 55 0 689
2012 604 3 21 48 4 3 61 0 744
2013 617 6 18 62 1 5 65 0 774
2014 574 4 22 50 1 3 58 0 712
2015 545 4 25 53 2 2 58 0 689
2016 483 6 17 54 2 2 58 0 622
2017 479 5 17 64 2 1 53 0 621
2018 455 8 20 59 3 3 51 0 599
2019 462 2 16 69 2 2 71 0 624
2020 467 4 15 66 2 5 74 0 633
2021 375 3 14 49 1 0 58 0 500
2022 368 1 12 45 0 0 57 0 483
2023 383 3 5 41 0 0 52 0 484
2024 414 3 4 39 0 0 49 0 509

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purdy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 24.0 23.5 0
1989 510 23.0 22.1 n/a
1990 532 24.1 22.0 0
1991 548 24.5 22.3 n/a
1992 515 22.8 22.5 n/a
1993 537 24.0 22.4 n/a
1994 542 23.6 23.0 n/a
1995 560 26.3 21.3 n/a
1996 560 26.3 21.3 n/a
1997 537 30.0 17.9 n/a
1998 495 28.5 17.4 n/a
1999 496 27.2 18.2 n/a
2000 502 26.9 18.7 n/a
2001 541 27.6 19.6 n/a
2002 541 30.8 17.6 15
2003 541 30.8 17.6 15
2004 545 28.0 19.5 13.4
2005 558 28.4 19.6 13.4
2006 568 29.8 19.1 17.9
2007 578 30.3 19.1 15.4
2008 631 35.4 17.8 17.7
2009 668 35.4 18.9 20.4
2010 678 34.3 19.7 21.2
2011 689 36.1 19.0 15.5
2012 744 36.2 20.5 13.3
2013 774 37.5 20.6 15.5
2014 712 n/a n/a 12.5
2015 689 43.0 16.0 17.6
2016 622 36.0 17.2 16.2
2017 621 37.2 16.6 18.2
2018 599 37.0 16.1 20.7
2019 624 41.9 14.8 19.2
2020 633 43.8 14.4 15.2
2021 500 36.5 13.6 15
2022 483 36.2 13.3 17.6
2023 484 30.7 15.7 21.7
2024 509 31.0 16.4 23.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purdy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 24.0 23.5 0
1989 510 23.0 22.1 n/a
1990 532 24.1 22.0 0
1991 548 24.5 22.3 n/a
1992 515 22.8 22.5 n/a
1993 537 24.0 22.4 n/a
1994 542 23.6 23.0 n/a
1995 560 26.3 21.3 n/a
1996 560 26.3 21.3 n/a
1997 537 30.0 17.9 n/a
1998 495 28.5 17.4 n/a
1999 496 27.2 18.2 n/a
2000 502 26.9 18.7 n/a
2001 541 27.6 19.6 n/a
2002 541 30.8 17.6 15
2003 541 30.8 17.6 15
2004 545 28.0 19.5 13.4
2005 558 28.4 19.6 13.4
2006 568 29.8 19.1 17.9
2007 578 30.3 19.1 15.4
2008 631 35.4 17.8 17.7
2009 668 35.4 18.9 20.4
2010 678 34.3 19.7 21.2
2011 689 36.1 19.0 15.5
2012 744 36.2 20.5 13.3
2013 774 37.5 20.6 15.5
2014 712 n/a n/a 12.5
2015 689 43.0 16.0 17.6
2016 622 36.0 17.2 16.2
2017 621 37.2 16.6 18.2
2018 599 37.0 16.1 20.7
2019 624 41.9 14.8 19.2
2020 633 43.8 14.4 15.2
2021 500 36.5 13.6 15
2022 483 36.2 13.3 17.6
2023 484 30.7 15.7 21.7
2024 509 31.0 16.4 23.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Purdy Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201694.9%0.0%1.3%0.0%96.2%97.5%94.9%97.5%97.5%97.5%
201793.6%0.0%0.0%3.6%2.7%97.3%97.3%96.4%95.5%97.3%97.3%
201889.2%0.0%1.2%2.4%7.2%92.8%90.4%91.6%92.8%92.8%90.4%
201995.4%0.0%0.9%0.0%2.8%97.2%98.2%97.2%95.4%96.3%98.2%
202197.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%98.6%100.0%97.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202291.5%5.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.2%93.2%94.9%91.5%93.2%93.2%93.2%93.2%93.2%
202390.1%0.0%1.4%0.0%2.8%93.0%95.8%94.4%97.2%95.8%97.2%97.2%97.2%95.8%
202490.6%3.1%0.0%0.0%3.1%90.6%90.6%93.8%90.6%90.6%93.8%93.8%93.8%90.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Purdy Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.6%0.0%0.8%3.5%96.8%97.0%96.5%96.6%97.1%97.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Purdy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (4.3%) $14,046 (95.7%) $14,679
2020 $12 (0.1%) $11,736 (99.9%) $11,748
2021 $119 (0.7%) $18,128 (99.3%) $18,247
2022 $1,072 (5.7%) $17,892 (94.3%) $18,964

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purdy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary School)61.363.3
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.663.5
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Purdy Elementary School)65.170
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Peninsula School District)73.464.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary School)74.370
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)70.766.6
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Purdy Elementary School)72.366.7
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)68.765.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary School)78.176.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)73.272.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Purdy Elementary School)65.959.8
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)61.357.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Purdy Elementary School)74.469.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Peninsula School District)7171.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary School)70.669.9
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.966.8
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Purdy Elementary School)67.865.7
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Peninsula School District)60.752.1
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Purdy Elementary School)74.469.5
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Peninsula School District)67.361.1
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students624484
 22.4%
African American23
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian165
 68.8%
Hispanic6941
 40.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White462383
 17.1%
Two or More Races7152
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%21.7%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purdy Elementary School

Students at Purdy Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 509 students attended Purdy Elementary School.

Yes. Purdy Elementary School ranks in the top 9.2% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Purdy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harbor Ridge Middle School
High : Peninsula High School


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