Enrollment
288
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingston, WA
David Wolfle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David Wolfle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530576000856
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Wolfle Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David Wolfle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Wolfle Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Wolfle Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Wolfle Elementary
David Wolfle Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kingston, Washington, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kingston's public schools, it stands alongside Richard Gordon Elementary (361 students): David Wolfle Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15:1).
North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students) and Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) alongside David Wolfle Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David Wolfle Elementary compares
David Wolfle Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 46.2% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.7:1
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
10.1%
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
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, David Wolfle Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes David Wolfle Elementary.
$17,822
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.2%
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.
How David Wolfle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Wolfle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Kingston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about David Wolfle Elementary
How many students attend David Wolfle Elementary?
David Wolfle Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Wolfle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Wolfle 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 David Wolfle Elementary?
46.2% of students at David Wolfle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Wolfle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David Wolfle Elementary is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Wolfle Elementary?
David Wolfle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Wolfle Elementary rank among schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, David Wolfle Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kingston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingston on the city page.
Is David Wolfle Elementary a good school?
David Wolfle Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Kitsap School District?
Besides David Wolfle Elementary, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Kingston High School (602 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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