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Orchard Heights Elementary

2288 FIRCREST DR SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366South Kitsap School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
549
Students
Total enrolled
$19,927
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 549 students in grades PK–05 in PORT ORCHARD, Washington.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,927 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Orchard Heights Elementary is a large elementary in PORT ORCHARD, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 549 students. The district invests $19,927 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Orchard Heights Elementary

549
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution330 male · 219 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 276 students
Student Composition
62%
12%
17%
Asian2%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black2%
Multiracial17%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530816001353

Academic Outcomes at Orchard Heights Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98366

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,927Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,927
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,768
Student Support$3,786
Administration$2,391
Operations$2,989
Other$1,993
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,927 spent per student, an estimated $8,828 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
19%
State government
66.8%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,927/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Manchester Elementary SchoolEast Port Orchard ElementarySidney Glen Elementary SchoolBurley Glenwood Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
John Sedgwick Middle SchoolMarcus Whitman Middle SchoolCedar Heights Middle School
↓
High School
South Kitsap High SchoolDiscovery
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKitsap County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Kitsap School District →
Phone: (360)443-3530
NCES ID: 530816001353
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PORT ORCHARD seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in South Kitsap School District
High
South Kitsap High School
2,389 students · 09–12
● 41 opp40% FRL
Mid
John Sedgwick Middle School
729 students · 06–08
● 41 opp37% FRL
Mid
Marcus Whitman Middle School
686 students · 06–08
● 41 opp60% FRL
Mid
Cedar Heights Middle School
653 students · 06–08
● 41 opp46% FRL
Elem
Manchester Elementary School
478 students · PK–05
● 41 opp42% FRL
Elem
East Port Orchard Elementary
474 students · PK–05
● 41 opp89% FRL
Elem
Sidney Glen Elementary School
463 students · PK–05
● 41 opp47% FRL
Elem
Burley Glenwood Elementary
446 students · PK–05
● 39 opp41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2288 FIRCREST DR SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.