Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School
Tel:
(206)842-4411
- Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #80 out of 2,014 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bainbridge Island School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is Bainbridge Special Education Services (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodward Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sakai Intermediate (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bainbridge Island Sakai Intermediate Grades: 5-6 | 549 students
2.1 miles
9343 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206)780-6500 2.1 5-6 549 - Bainbridge Island Woodward Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 604 students
2.4 miles
9100 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206)842-4787 2.4 7-8 604 - Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Special Education Services Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 24 students
2.6 miles
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206)780-1068 2.6 PK-12 24 - Bainbridge Island Ordway Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 374 students
2.6 miles
8555 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206)780-1470 2.6 PK-4 374 - Bainbridge Island Contract Studies Program High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
2.9 miles
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206)780-1646 2.9 9-12 46
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