Central Kitsap School District

SILVERDALE, Washington — 19 schools

11,206
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$19,805
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Kitsap School District operates 19 public schools serving 11,206 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 other, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,100 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 $19,805 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 15.8% local, 66.5% state, and 17.7% 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 $99,085 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #125 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (50 AP courses district-wide), a 361.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.7% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Central Kitsap School District school enrollment varies 5.4× across entities

Central Kitsap School District school enrollment ranges from 288 students (lowest) to 1,564 students (highest), a spread of 1,276 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Central Kitsap School District student-counselor ratio is 362:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Central Kitsap School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.5% — 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?

17.7%
Federal
66.5%
State
15.8%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
125 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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

$99,085
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 19 schools in Central Kitsap School District.

White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 4.9%
Multiracial 15.6%
Other 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 19
Schools with AP
50 AP courses total
361.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Central Kitsap School District

School Enrollment
Central Kitsap High School
1,564
Olympic High School
1,162
Klahowya Secondary
1,016
Ridgetop Middle School
784
Fairview Middle School
620
Central Kitsap Middle School
564
Barker Creek Community School
551
Emerald Heights Elementary
466
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
464
Clear Creek Elementary School
448
Silver Ridge Elementary
430
Brownsville Elementary
422
Silverdale Elementary
413
Pinecrest Elementary
410
Cougar Valley Elementary
397
Woodlands Elementary
379
Cottonwood Elementary School
362
Green Mountain Elementary
360
Esquire Hills Elementary
288

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Kitsap School District?

Central Kitsap School District has 19 schools, including 2 high, 13 other, 3 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 11,206 students.

How much does Central Kitsap School District spend per student?

Central Kitsap School District spends $19,805 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #125 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Central Kitsap School District?

The average teacher salary in Central Kitsap School District is $99,085 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Central Kitsap 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 Central Kitsap School District?

Central Kitsap School District students are 56.7% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% Asian, 2.8% African American, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Kitsap School District?

Central Kitsap School District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #125 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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