Enrollment
423
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Port Orchard Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Port Orchard Elementary
East Port Orchard Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Orchard, Washington, enrolling 423 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.7% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Port Orchard's public schools, it stands alongside South Colby Elementary (276 students): East Port Orchard Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students) and John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students) alongside East Port Orchard 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 East Port Orchard Elementary compares
East Port Orchard 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,526
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kitsap School District, which includes East Port Orchard Elementary.
$17,526
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 66.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Port Orchard Elementary a good school?
East Port Orchard Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 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.
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