- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingston, WA
Richard Gordon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Gordon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530576001627
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Gordon Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Gordon Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Gordon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Richard Gordon Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530576001627 · Kingston, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kitsap High School (1,098 students)
Richard Gordon Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Richard Gordon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kitsap H
North Kitsap High School
1,098 students
- Poulsbo Middle
Poulsbo Middle School
713 students
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
602 students
- Vinland Elemen
Vinland Elementary
527 students
- Poulsbo Elemen
Poulsbo Elementary School
487 students
- This school 361
Richard Gordon Elementary
361 students
What this shows Richard Gordon Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Gordon Elementary compares
Richard Gordon 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Richard Gordon Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kitsap School District reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Gordon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Gordon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Kingston
3 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Gordon Elementary
How many students attend Richard Gordon Elementary?
Richard Gordon Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingston, WA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Gordon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Gordon Elementary is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Richard Gordon Elementary?
31.7% of students at Richard Gordon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Gordon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Gordon Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Gordon Elementary?
Richard Gordon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Richard Gordon Elementary rank among schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Gordon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kitsap School District?
Besides Richard Gordon Elementary, 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.