- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
East Port Orchard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Port Orchard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816001347
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Port Orchard Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Port Orchard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Port Orchard Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
East Port Orchard Elementary shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 530816001347 · Port Orchard, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 13.6:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
East Port Orchard Elementary shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
East Port Orchard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kitsap H
South Kitsap High School
2,448 students
- John Sedgwick 731
John Sedgwick Middle School
731 students
- Cedar Heights 689
Cedar Heights Middle School
689 students
- Marcus Whitman 623
Marcus Whitman Middle School
623 students
- Orchard Height 529
Orchard Heights Elementary
529 students
- This school 423
East Port Orchard Elementary
423 students
What this shows East Port Orchard Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Port Orchard Elementary compares
East Port Orchard 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 17.0%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, East Port Orchard Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Kitsap School District reports $18,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Port Orchard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Port Orchard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Port Orchard
2 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Port Orchard Elementary
How many students attend East Port Orchard Elementary?
East Port Orchard Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Port Orchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Port Orchard Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 23% 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 East Port Orchard Elementary?
78.7% of students at East Port Orchard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Port Orchard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Port Orchard Elementary is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Port Orchard Elementary?
East Port Orchard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 East Port Orchard Elementary rank among schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, East Port Orchard Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Orchard on the city page.
What other schools are in South Kitsap School District?
Besides East Port Orchard Elementary, South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students), John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students), and Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students). See the South Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.