Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park 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 43% (which is higher than 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 47% 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: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John D. "Bud" Hawk Elementary serves the eastern part of Bremerton, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. The attendance zone is typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to its edges and the furthest point being 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park's student population of 464 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park 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 John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park is 0.66, 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
#744 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
53%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park's ranking?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park is ranked #744 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park often compared to?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Kitsap Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% 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 John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park?
464 students attend John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park offer ?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park part of?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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