- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silverdale, WA
Cougar Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cougar Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108002251
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Valley Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cougar Valley Elementary shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530108002251 · Silverdale, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students)
Cougar Valley Elementary shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cougar Valley Elementary 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 397
Cougar Valley Elementary
397 students
What this shows Cougar Valley Elementary reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cougar Valley Elementary compares
Cougar Valley Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 6.0%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Cougar Valley Elementary 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 Cougar Valley Elementary 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cougar Valley Elementary'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 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Valley Elementary
How many students attend Cougar Valley Elementary?
Cougar Valley Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silverdale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Valley Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cougar Valley Elementary?
19.5% of students at Cougar Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cougar Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cougar Valley Elementary is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Valley Elementary?
Cougar Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cougar Valley Elementary rank among schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 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 schools in Silverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Cougar Valley Elementary, 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.