- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silverdale, WA
Silverdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Silverdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108001754
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverdale Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverdale Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverdale Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108001754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Silverdale Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 530108001754 · Silverdale, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.3:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students)
Silverdale Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Silverdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Kitsap
Central Kitsap High School
1,564 students
- Olympic High S
Olympic High School
1,162 students
- Klahowya Secon
Klahowya Secondary
1,016 students
- Ridgetop Middl
Ridgetop Middle School
784 students
- Fairview Middl 620
Fairview Middle School
620 students
- This school 413
Silverdale Elementary
413 students
What this shows Silverdale Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverdale Elementary compares
Silverdale 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,364
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 413 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 15.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Silverdale Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Kitsap School District reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silverdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silverdale Elementary
How many students attend Silverdale Elementary?
Silverdale Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silverdale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverdale Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Silverdale Elementary?
24.1% of students at Silverdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Silverdale Elementary is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverdale Elementary?
Silverdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Silverdale Elementary rank among schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverdale Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Silverdale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Silverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Silverdale Elementary, Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students), Olympic High School (1,162 students), and Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.