Enrollment
87
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, WA
North Kitsap Options
Federal NCES profile for North Kitsap Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530576003750
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kitsap Options earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kitsap Options has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kitsap Options ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576003750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kitsap Options compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Kitsap Options
North Kitsap Options is a mid-sized elementary school in Kingston, Washington, enrolling 87 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 87 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students) and Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) alongside North Kitsap Options.
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 North Kitsap Options compares
North Kitsap Options on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, North Kitsap Options is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes North Kitsap Options.
$17,822
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.2%
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 North Kitsap Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kitsap Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Kitsap Options
How many students attend North Kitsap Options?
North Kitsap Options has 87 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap Options?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap Options is 21.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Kitsap Options?
26.4% of students at North Kitsap Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kitsap Options?
The largest demographic group at North Kitsap Options is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kitsap Options?
North Kitsap Options has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 North Kitsap Options rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kitsap Options ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Kingston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingston on the city page.
Is North Kitsap Options a good school?
North Kitsap Options earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 North Kitsap School District?
Besides North Kitsap Options, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Kingston High School (602 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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