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#1123 of 2,228 schools in WA
Esquire Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Central Kitsap School District · Bremerton, WA
A Central Kitsap School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2650 NE John Carlson Rd, Bremerton, WA 98311
- Math 37% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esquire Hills Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Esquire Hills 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bremerton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,714
Median home value
$448,100
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Barker Creek Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Woodlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Green Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Esquire Hills Elementary is listed in Central Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esquire Hills Elementary
Esquire Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Bremerton, WA, part of Central Kitsap School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esquire Hills Elementary
What grades does Esquire Hills Elementary serve?
Esquire Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Esquire Hills Elementary?
Esquire Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esquire Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Esquire Hills Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esquire Hills Elementary rank in WA?
Esquire Hills Elementary ranks #1,123 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Esquire Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Esquire Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Esquire Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esquire Hills Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Esquire Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Esquire Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esquire Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Esquire Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esquire Hills Elementary?
59.7% of students at Esquire Hills 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
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (360) 662-8600
- Area population (ZIP 98311)
- 27,947
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 98311; 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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