- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bainbridge Island, WA
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Sonoji Sakai Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530033002734
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Bainbridge Island · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bainbridge Island, WA.
School address
District: Bainbridge Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530033002734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530033002734 · Bainbridge Island, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 18.2:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge High School (1,208 students)
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Hig
Bainbridge High School
1,208 students
- Woodward Middl 479
Woodward Middle School
479 students
- This school 456
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
456 students
- Capt Johnston 356
Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch
356 students
- Capt. Charles 353
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School
353 students
- Ordway Element 320
Ordway Elementary
320 students
What this shows Sonoji Sakai Intermediate reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoji Sakai Intermediate compares
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,702
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 456 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 71.8%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bainbridge Island School District reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoji Sakai Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ordway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoji Sakai Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Bainbridge Island
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
How many students attend Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bainbridge Island, WA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
6.9% of students at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bainbridge Island, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sonoji Sakai Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Bainbridge Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bainbridge Island, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bainbridge Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Bainbridge Island School District?
Besides Sonoji Sakai Intermediate, Bainbridge Island School District also operates Bainbridge High School (1,208 students), Woodward Middle School (479 students), and Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch (356 students). See the Bainbridge Island School District district page for the complete list.