Bainbridge Island School District

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Washington — 10 schools

3,594
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$19,472
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bainbridge Island School District operates 10 public schools serving 3,594 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 other, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,514 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kitsap County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,472 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 36.2% local, 56.5% state, and 7.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $97,537 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #215 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 348.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.6% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Bainbridge High School accounts for 34.4% of all Bainbridge Island School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bainbridge Island School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bainbridge Island School District school enrollment varies 45× across entities

Bainbridge Island School District school enrollment ranges from 27 students (lowest) to 1,208 students (highest), a spread of 1,181 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bainbridge Island School District student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bainbridge Island School District is typically wider than the Bainbridge Island School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bainbridge Island School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
56.5%
State
36.2%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
215 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kitsap County county, where this district is located.

$1,400
Studio/mo
$1,548
1 BR/mo
$2,031
2 BR/mo
$2,676
3 BR/mo
$2,941
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$97,537
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Bainbridge Island School District.

White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 12.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 10
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
348.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bainbridge Island School District

School Enrollment
Bainbridge High School
1,208
Woodward Middle School
479
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
456
Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch
356
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School
353
Ordway Elementary
320
Odyssey Multiage Program
177
Eagle Harbor High School
81
Mosaic Home Education Partnership
57
Bainbridge Special Education Services
27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bainbridge Island School District?

Bainbridge Island School District has 10 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 3,594 students.

How much does Bainbridge Island School District spend per student?

Bainbridge Island School District spends $19,472 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #215 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Bainbridge Island School District?

The average teacher salary in Bainbridge Island School District is $97,537 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bainbridge Island School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kitsap County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bainbridge Island School District?

Bainbridge Island School District students are 74.6% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bainbridge Island School District?

Bainbridge Island School District has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #215 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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