Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cougar Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cougar Valley Elementary serves the northern part of Silverdale, WA, covering an area of approximately 38.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cougar Valley Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cougar Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cougar Valley Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#754 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Cats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cougar Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cougar Valley Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cougar Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cougar Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Creek Elementary School, Emerald Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cougar Valley Elementary School?
397 students attend Cougar Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cougar Valley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cougar Valley Elementary School?
Cougar Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cougar Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cougar Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Valley Elementary School part of?
Cougar Valley Elementary School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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