- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bremerton, WA
Barker Creek Community School
Federal NCES profile for Barker Creek Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108003622
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barker Creek Community School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barker Creek Community School has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barker Creek Community School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108003622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Barker Creek Community School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530108003622 · Bremerton, WA Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 36.7:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students)
Barker Creek Community School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Barker Creek Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Kitsap
Central Kitsap High School
1,564 students
- Olympic High S
Olympic High School
1,162 students
- Klahowya Secon
Klahowya Secondary
1,016 students
- Ridgetop Middl
Ridgetop Middle School
784 students
- Fairview Middl 620
Fairview Middle School
620 students
- This school 551
Barker Creek Community School
551 students
What this shows Barker Creek Community School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barker Creek Community School compares
Barker Creek Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.7:1 | ▲ 109% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.7:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Barker Creek Community School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Kitsap School District reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barker Creek Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barker Creek Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Bremerton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Standard public school
388 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Crownhill Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Esquire Hills Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Special Services
Special-education school
15 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barker Creek Community School
How many students attend Barker Creek Community School?
Barker Creek Community School has 551 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bremerton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barker Creek Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barker Creek Community School is 36.7:1, which is 109% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barker Creek Community School?
38.5% of students at Barker Creek Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barker Creek Community School?
The largest demographic group at Barker Creek Community School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barker Creek Community School?
Barker Creek Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barker Creek Community School rank among schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Barker Creek Community School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bremerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Barker Creek Community School, Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students), Olympic High School (1,162 students), and Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.