- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
Orchard Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816001353
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Heights Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Heights Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Orchard Heights Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530816001353 · Port Orchard, WA Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Orchard Heights Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orchard Heights Elementary 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
- This school 529
Orchard Heights Elementary
529 students
- Sunnyslope Ele 503
Sunnyslope Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Orchard Heights Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Heights Elementary compares
Orchard Heights Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Orchard Heights Elementary is more 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 Orchard Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Heights Elementary'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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Heights Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Heights Elementary?
Orchard Heights Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Heights Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Orchard Heights Elementary?
41.3% of students at Orchard Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Heights Elementary is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Heights Elementary?
Orchard Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Orchard Heights Elementary rank among schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Heights Elementary ranks #9 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 Orchard Heights Elementary, 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.