Voyager Elementary School in Gig Harbor, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Voyager Elementary School is a suburban public school in Gig Harbor, Washington that is part of Peninsula School District 401. It serves 448 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

448 Students

38 Teachers

10615 Kopachuck Dr NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98335 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Voyager Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Northstrom

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Voyager Elementary School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Voyager Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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