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#465 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 21% in state

Woodlands Elementary

Elementary School · Central Kitsap School District · Bremerton, WA

A Central Kitsap School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

7420 Central Valley Rd NE, Bremerton, WA 98311

  • Math 38% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$17,364
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Woodlands Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodlands 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

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
Barker Creek Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–120.9 mi529Compare →
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.9 mi374Compare →
Pinecrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.3 mi439Compare →
Esquire Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.5 mi298Compare →

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
#7 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

Woodlands Elementary is listed in Central Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodlands Elementary

Woodlands Elementary is a public elementary school in Bremerton, WA, part of Central Kitsap School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodlands Elementary

What grades does Woodlands Elementary serve?

Woodlands Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Woodlands Elementary?

Woodlands Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodlands Elementary rank in WA?

Woodlands Elementary ranks #465 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Woodlands Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodlands Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Woodlands Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlands Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Woodlands Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Woodlands Elementary a Title I school?

No, Woodlands Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

57.8% of students at Woodlands 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 – 5th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
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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