Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 2052 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School's ranking?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School often compared to?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ordway Elementary School, Odyssey Multiage Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School?
336 students attend Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School offer ?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School part of?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is part of Bainbridge Island School District.
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