- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bremerton, WA
Esquire Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Esquire Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108000182
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esquire Hills Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Esquire Hills Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esquire Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Esquire Hills Elementary grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530108000182 · Bremerton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.7:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students)
Esquire Hills Elementary grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Esquire Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Kitsap
Central Kitsap High School
1,564 students
- Olympic High S
Olympic High School
1,162 students
- Klahowya Secon
Klahowya Secondary
1,016 students
- Ridgetop Middl
Ridgetop Middle School
784 students
- Fairview Middl 620
Fairview Middle School
620 students
- This school 288
Esquire Hills Elementary
288 students
What this shows Esquire Hills Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esquire Hills Elementary compares
Esquire Hills Elementary is a growing 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 | 44.3% | ▼ 2% | 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
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below 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
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,364
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 20.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Esquire Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Kitsap School District reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esquire Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esquire Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Bremerton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barker Creek Community School
Alternative education program
551 students 36.7:1 students per teacher
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Standard public school
388 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Crownhill Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Special Services
Special-education school
15 students
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 Esquire Hills Elementary
How many students attend Esquire Hills Elementary?
Esquire Hills Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bremerton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esquire Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Esquire Hills 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 Esquire Hills Elementary?
44.3% of students at Esquire Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esquire Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Esquire Hills Elementary is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esquire Hills Elementary?
Esquire Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Esquire Hills Elementary rank among schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Esquire Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bremerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Esquire Hills Elementary, Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students), Olympic High School (1,162 students), and Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.