Enrollment
388
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bremerton, WA
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530066000146
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Bremerton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA.
School address
District: Bremerton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530066000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bremerton, Washington, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bremerton's public schools, it stands alongside Barker Creek Community School (551 students): View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 36.7:1).
Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students) and Mountain View Middle School (856 students) alongside View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy compares
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 6.2%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremerton School District, which includes View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy.
$20,040
Per student
+3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.3%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armin Jahr Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kitsap Lake Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crownhill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bremerton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barker Creek Community School
Alternative education program
551 students 36.7:1 students per teacher
Crownhill Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Esquire Hills Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Special Services
Special-education school
15 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
How many students attend View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bremerton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
64.6% of students at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Bremerton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy rank among schools in Bremerton?
By Resource Investment Index, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bremerton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bremerton on the city page.
Is View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy a good school?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bremerton School District?
Besides View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy, Bremerton School District also operates Bremerton High School (1,263 students), Mountain View Middle School (856 students), and Armin Jahr Elementary (495 students). See the Bremerton School District district page for the complete list.
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