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#1812 of 2,228 schools in WA

David Wolfle Elementary

Elementary School · North Kitsap School District · Kingston, WA

A North Kitsap School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

27089 Highland Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346

  • Math 32% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$18,414
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at David Wolfle Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where David Wolfle Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,062/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,946

Median home value

$561,300

Median rent

$1,550/mo

College educated

46.2%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Kitsap OptionsEnrollment path unverified4.2K–80.0 mi91Compare →
Richard Gordon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.7 mi387Compare →
District ProgramsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.9 mi3Compare →
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted LearningEnrollment path unverified4.4K–121.9 mi74Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Kitsap School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$18,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

David Wolfle Elementary is listed in North Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About David Wolfle Elementary

David Wolfle Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingston, WA, part of North Kitsap School District, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about David Wolfle Elementary

What grades does David Wolfle Elementary serve?

David Wolfle Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend David Wolfle Elementary?

David Wolfle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at David Wolfle Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at David Wolfle Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does David Wolfle Elementary rank in WA?

David Wolfle Elementary ranks #1,812 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is David Wolfle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

David Wolfle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at David Wolfle Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, David Wolfle Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is David Wolfle Elementary a charter school?

No, David Wolfle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is David Wolfle Elementary a Title I school?

No, David Wolfle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Wolfle Elementary?

62.8% of students at David Wolfle Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
Area population (ZIP 98346)
9,337
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
51
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98346; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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