- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
Olalla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olalla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816001352
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olalla Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olalla Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olalla Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Olalla Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530816001352 · Port Orchard, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 16.6:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Olalla Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Olalla 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 315
Olalla Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Olalla Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olalla Elementary School compares
Olalla 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Olalla Elementary School is less 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 Olalla 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olalla 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olalla Elementary School
How many students attend Olalla Elementary School?
Olalla Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olalla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olalla Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Olalla Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Olalla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olalla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olalla Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olalla Elementary School?
Olalla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Olalla Elementary School rank among schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Olalla Elementary School ranks #2 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 Olalla 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.