- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orchard, WA
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyslope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530816001803
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyslope Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyslope Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Sunnyslope Elementary School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 530816001803 · Port Orchard, WA Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 17.3:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Sunnyslope Elementary School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunnyslope Elementary School 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 503
Sunnyslope Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Sunnyslope Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyslope Elementary School compares
Sunnyslope Elementary School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Sunnyslope Elementary School 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyslope Elementary School'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
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyslope Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Sunnyslope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyslope Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sunnyslope Elementary School rank among schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #5 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School, 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.