- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bremerton, WA
Kitsap Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kitsap Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530066000708
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kitsap Lake Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kitsap Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kitsap Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Bremerton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530066000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Kitsap Lake Elementary shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530066000708 · Bremerton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 14:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bremerton High School (1,263 students)
Kitsap Lake Elementary shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kitsap Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bremerton High
Bremerton High School
1,263 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
856 students
- Armin Jahr Ele 495
Armin Jahr Elementary
495 students
- View Ridge Ele 388
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
388 students
- This school 336
Kitsap Lake Elementary
336 students
- Crownhill Elem 317
Crownhill Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Kitsap Lake Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kitsap Lake Elementary compares
Kitsap Lake Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$20,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 6.8%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Kitsap Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bremerton School District reports $20,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kitsap Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armin Jahr Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crownhill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kitsap Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bremerton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kitsap Lake Elementary
How many students attend Kitsap Lake Elementary?
Kitsap Lake Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bremerton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kitsap Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kitsap Lake Elementary is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Kitsap Lake Elementary?
48.7% of students at Kitsap Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kitsap Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kitsap Lake Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kitsap Lake Elementary?
Kitsap Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kitsap Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kitsap Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bremerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bremerton School District?
Besides Kitsap Lake Elementary, Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students), Mountain View Middle School (856 students), and Armin Jahr Elementary (495 students). See the Bremerton School District district page for the complete list.