Excellent
#145 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 7% in state
Olalla Elementary School
Elementary School · South Kitsap School District · Port Orchard, WA
A South Kitsap School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6100 SE DENNY BOND BLVD, Port Orchard, WA 98359
- Math 68% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olalla Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Olalla Elementary School 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 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,323/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Orchard), 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
$97,335
Median home value
$584,200
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98359; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Montessori FarmhousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Mullenix Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Burley Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 481 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 17
- District spending per student
- $18,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olalla Elementary School is listed in South Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olalla Elementary School
Olalla Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orchard, WA, part of South Kitsap School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olalla Elementary School
What grades does Olalla Elementary School serve?
Olalla Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Olalla Elementary School?
Olalla Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olalla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olalla Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olalla Elementary School rank in WA?
Olalla Elementary School ranks #145 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Olalla Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olalla Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Olalla Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olalla Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Olalla Elementary School a charter school?
No, Olalla Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olalla Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Olalla Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olalla Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Olalla Elementary School 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kitsap County
- Phone
- (360) 443-3350
- Area population (ZIP 98359)
- 4,691
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 98359; 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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