- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
David Wolfle Elementary shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530576000856 · Kingston, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.7:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kitsap High School (1,098 students)
David Wolfle Elementary shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
David Wolfle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kitsap H
North Kitsap High School
1,098 students
- Poulsbo Middle
Poulsbo Middle School
713 students
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
602 students
- Vinland Elemen
Vinland Elementary
527 students
- Poulsbo Elemen
Poulsbo Elementary School
487 students
- This school 288
David Wolfle Elementary
288 students
What this shows David Wolfle Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Wolfle Elementary compares
David Wolfle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,414
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 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.
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
District finance for North Kitsap School District reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~288 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.