Below Average
#1991 of 2,228 schools in WA
North Kitsap Options
Elementary School · North Kitsap School District · Kingston, WA
An elementary school in Kingston, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
27089 Highland Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346
- Math 55% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Kitsap Options score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 56% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Kitsap Options 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wolfle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Richard Gordon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| District ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted LearningEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 74 | 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.
North Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 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
North Kitsap Options is listed in North Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Kitsap Options
North Kitsap Options is a public elementary school in Kingston, WA, part of North Kitsap School District, serving approximately 91 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,991 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Kitsap Options
What grades does North Kitsap Options serve?
North Kitsap Options serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Kitsap Options?
North Kitsap Options has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap Options?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap Options is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Kitsap Options rank in WA?
North Kitsap Options ranks #1,991 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is North Kitsap Options's MySchoolScout rating?
North Kitsap Options has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 North Kitsap Options?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Kitsap Options has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is North Kitsap Options a charter school?
No, North Kitsap Options is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Kitsap Options a Title I school?
No, North Kitsap Options is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Kitsap Options?
36.3% of students at North Kitsap Options 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (360) 396-3700
- 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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