- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silverdale, WA
Central Kitsap Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Kitsap Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530108000178
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Kitsap Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Kitsap Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Kitsap Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Central Kitsap Middle School shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 530108000178 · Silverdale, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 19.4:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students)
Central Kitsap Middle School shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Kitsap Middle 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 564
Central Kitsap Middle School
564 students
What this shows Central Kitsap Middle School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Kitsap Middle School compares
Central Kitsap Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Two or More 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Central Kitsap Middle School is more mixed than 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 Central Kitsap Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Kitsap Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Kitsap Middle School
How many students attend Central Kitsap Middle School?
Central Kitsap Middle School has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silverdale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Kitsap Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Kitsap Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Kitsap Middle School?
22.3% of students at Central Kitsap Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Kitsap Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Kitsap Middle School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Kitsap Middle School?
Central Kitsap Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Central Kitsap Middle School rank among public schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Kitsap Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Silverdale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Silverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Central Kitsap Middle 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.