- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
South Colby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Colby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816001356
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Colby Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
South Colby Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Colby Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530816001356 · Port Orchard, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 14.5:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
South Colby Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Colby 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
- Orchard Height 529
Orchard Heights Elementary
529 students
- This school 276
South Colby Elementary
276 students
What this shows South Colby Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Colby Elementary compares
South Colby 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, South Colby Elementary 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 South Colby Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Colby 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Port Orchard
1 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Colby Elementary
How many students attend South Colby Elementary?
South Colby Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Colby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Colby Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 South Colby Elementary?
22.1% of students at South Colby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Colby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Colby Elementary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Colby Elementary?
South Colby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Kitsap School District?
Besides South Colby 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.