Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinecrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinecrest Elementary serves the eastern part of Bremerton, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinecrest Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful. Be Responsible, Be Safe. Be a Panther!
School Rankings
Pinecrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1105 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal and Burgundy
School Mascot
Whiskers, The Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Pinecrest Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pinecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Pinecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?
410 students attend Pinecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pinecrest Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinecrest Elementary School?
Pinecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinecrest Elementary School offer ?
Pinecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinecrest Elementary School part of?
Pinecrest Elementary School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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