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Elgin, OR vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor spends 25.4% more per student than Elgin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.0% higher in Gig Harbor than in Elgin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 7.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elgin
 Elgin, ORGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,491  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor471  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.7.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Elgin    1 Reviews
Jessie · Seattle, WA
It's republican-Hill-Billy central
Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Elgin. I left there right after high school. I would not recommend anyone living there. The majority of people living there are  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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