Enrollment
317
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530066000137
Crownhill Elementary School — Bremerton, WA
Federal NCES profile for Crownhill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bremerton School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crownhill Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crownhill Elementary School reports 317 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Washington average and 8% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bremerton School District spends $21,669 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.2% from local sources (property taxes), 63.3% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crownhill Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,669
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 317 Top 39% in Washington — larger than 61% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.9% +24% vs state
NCES ID 530066000137
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 20.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremerton School District, which includes Crownhill Elementary School.
$21,669
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.3%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Special Services
Special-education school
15 students
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Crownhill Elementary School
How many students attend Crownhill Elementary School?
Crownhill Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bremerton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crownhill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crownhill Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crownhill Elementary School?
55.9% of students at Crownhill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crownhill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crownhill Elementary School is White at 51.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bremerton, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crownhill Elementary School?
Crownhill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.