- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
Explorer Academy
Federal NCES profile for Explorer Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816002575
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorer Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Explorer Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816002575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Explorer Academy grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530816002575 · Port Orchard, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 28.6:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Explorer Academy grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Explorer Academy 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 286
Explorer Academy
286 students
What this shows Explorer Academy reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explorer Academy compares
Explorer Academy 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 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 67.3%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Explorer Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Explorer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explorer Academy'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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Academy
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has 286 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy is 28.6:1, which is 63% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explorer Academy?
34.7% of students at Explorer Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explorer Academy?
The largest demographic group at Explorer Academy is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Explorer Academy rank among schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Academy ranks #10 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 Explorer Academy, 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.