Excellent
#13 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Ordway Elementary
Elementary School · Bainbridge Island School District · Bainbridge Island, WA
A Bainbridge Island School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8555 Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Math 74% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ordway Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 75% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ordway 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bainbridge Island), 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
$159,882
Median home value
$1,076,200
Median rent
$2,081/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98110; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Special Education ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Multiage ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Mosaic Home Education PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| St Cecilia Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 102 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bainbridge Island School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ordway Elementary is listed in Bainbridge Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ordway Elementary
Ordway Elementary is a public elementary school in Bainbridge Island, WA, part of Bainbridge Island School District, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ordway Elementary
What grades does Ordway Elementary serve?
Ordway Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ordway Elementary?
Ordway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ordway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ordway Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ordway Elementary rank in WA?
Ordway Elementary ranks #13 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ordway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ordway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Ordway Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ordway Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ordway Elementary a charter school?
No, Ordway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ordway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ordway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ordway Elementary?
16.8% of students at Ordway 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (206) 780-1470
- Area population (ZIP 98110)
- 24,607
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 98110; 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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