Enrollment
464
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bremerton, WA
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
Federal NCES profile for John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108000184
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bremerton, Washington, enrolling 464 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 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 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bremerton's public schools, it stands alongside Barker Creek Community School (551 students): John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 36.7:1).
Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students) and Olympic High School (1,162 students) alongside John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park.
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 John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park compares
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Kitsap School District, which includes John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park.
$16,203
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 17.7%
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 John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Esquire Hills Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 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
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 (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
How many students attend John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bremerton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park?
The student-teacher ratio at John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher 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 John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park?
28.2% of students at John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park?
The largest demographic group at John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park rank among schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park ranks #3 of 3 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.
Is John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park a good school?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Central Kitsap School District?
Besides John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park, 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.
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