Enrollment
336
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kitsap Lake Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kitsap Lake Elementary
Kitsap Lake Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bremerton, Washington, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bremerton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Catalyst Public Schools (504 students): Kitsap Lake Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 18.7:1).
Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students) and Mountain View Middle School (856 students) alongside Kitsap Lake Elementary.
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 Kitsap Lake Elementary compares
Kitsap Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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 53.0%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremerton School District, which includes Kitsap Lake Elementary.
$20,040
Per student
+3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.3%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~336 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kitsap Lake Elementary a good school?
Kitsap Lake Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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