Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ordway Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ordway 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
Ordway Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Motto
Caring to learn, Learning to care
School Rankings
Ordway Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ordway Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#71 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ordway Elementary School's ranking?
Ordway Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ordway Elementary School often compared to?
Ordway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halilts Elementary School, Odyssey Multiage Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ordway Elementary School?
320 students attend Ordway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ordway Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ordway Elementary School?
Ordway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ordway Elementary School offer ?
Ordway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ordway Elementary School part of?
Ordway Elementary School is part of Bainbridge Island School District.
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