- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816002357
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Creek Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816002357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hidden Creek Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530816002357 · Port Orchard, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.1:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Hidden Creek Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hidden Creek Elementary School 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 439
Hidden Creek Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Hidden Creek Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Creek Elementary School compares
Hidden Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$18,543
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Hidden Creek Elementary School 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 Hidden Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Creek Elementary School'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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Hidden Creek Elementary School?
Hidden Creek Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Creek Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Hidden Creek Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Hidden Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Creek Elementary School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Creek Elementary School?
Hidden Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hidden Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Creek Elementary School ranks #3 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 Hidden Creek Elementary School, 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.