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Ordway Elementary

Summary:

Ordway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bainbridge Island, Washington, serving 364 students in grades K-4. As part of the highly-ranked Bainbridge Island School District, Ordway Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 10% of Washington elementary schools in recent years.

Ordway Elementary students consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 76.26% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.94% proficient or better in math, compared to 52.63% and 41.68% statewide, respectively. The school also has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 67.86% of students identifying as White, higher than the district average of 68.22% and the state average. Additionally, Ordway Elementary excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Washington elementary schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, and students with special needs.

Ordway Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student support, and proximity to other high-achieving schools within the Bainbridge Island School District, such as Halilts Elementary School and Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, make it a standout educational institution in the state of Washington.


Detail:

Public K-4

 8555 Madison Ave NE
       Bainbridge Island, WA  98110-2915

(206) 780-1470

District: Bainbridge Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,915 Help


Students who attend Ordway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
    Woodward Middle School
High:    Bainbridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
Two or more races:
14.0%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ordway Elementary ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bainbridge Island School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ordway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), two or more races (14%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bainbridge Island School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ordway Elementary is 15.2. 2 elementary schools in the Bainbridge Island School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ordway Elementary is $16,915. 2 elementary schools in the Bainbridge Island School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ordway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ordway Elementary 98th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ordway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bainbridge Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bainbridge Island School District 2nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ordway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.01 62nd 1026 94.0%
2005 81.74 141st 1031 86.3%
2006 86.28 87th 1051 91.7%
2007 92.65 41st 1069 96.2%
2008 81.62 133rd 1067 87.5%
2009 88.13 67th 1072 93.8%
2010 87.50 90th 1088 91.7%
2011 76.51 195th 1092 82.1%
2012 78.78 175th 1097 84.0%
2013 72.34 275th 1106 75.1%
2015 79.33 196th 1067 81.6%
2016 83.29 157th 1053 85.1%
2017 81.14 181st 1056 82.9%
2018 83.62 159th 1054 84.9%
2019 94.52 33rd 1130 97.1%
2022 95.78 37th 1169 96.8%
2023 92.48 87th 1169 92.6%
2024 90.77 98th 1168 91.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.00 31st 252 87.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.84 44th 637 93.1%
2019 92.66 23rd 566 95.9%
2022 82.16 51st 478 89.3%
2023 95.87 4th 308 98.7%
2024 90.91 10th 339 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.55 81st 1024 92.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.46 118th 1004 88.2%
2019 92.84 41st 1068 96.2%
2022 95.09 37th 1100 96.6%
2023 92.28 67th 1094 93.9%
2024 88.81 99th 1093 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.43 200th 999 80.0%
2019 92.08 54th 1075 95.0%
2022 93.43 61st 1113 94.5%
2023 91.90 74th 1099 93.3%
2024 90.38 90th 1099 91.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.98 59th 651 90.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ordway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.59 174th 833 79.1%
2019 91.75 31st 1027 97.0%
2022 95.68 8th 1031 99.2%
2023 91.43 54th 1011 94.7%
2024 88.89 69th 1009 93.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ordway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 3 37 1 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1989 431 1 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 475 4 34 3 4 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 451 5 34 6 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 432 8 32 7 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 456 11 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 474 6 39 6 5 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 502 8 46 8 22 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 502 8 46 8 22 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 463 11 39 14 19 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 467 14 40 15 17 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 494 12 45 12 15 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 414 11 29 20 14 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 388 12 26 11 11 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 397 6 32 14 9 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 397 6 32 14 9 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 384 7 33 18 13 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 367 4 26 22 14 n/a n/a 1 434
2006 350 4 30 14 12 n/a n/a 5 415
2007 336 5 39 18 7 n/a n/a 10 415
2008 327 3 30 14 7 n/a n/a 25 406
2009 332 4 28 21 7 n/a n/a 36 428
2010 332 7 30 14 8 n/a n/a 38 429
2011 297 1 22 26 3 1 55 0 405
2012 321 0 22 25 5 1 46 0 420
2013 303 4 16 36 0 0 46 0 405
2014 307 3 20 40 4 0 51 0 425
2015 290 4 19 37 3 0 49 0 402
2016 299 5 14 38 2 0 42 0 400
2017 274 3 9 48 1 2 37 0 374
2018 264 6 9 43 2 1 42 0 367
2019 276 4 10 42 0 2 50 0 384
2020 277 3 12 41 0 2 49 0 384
2021 211 1 11 38 1 1 55 0 318
2022 234 1 19 42 0 0 47 0 343
2023 247 3 18 44 0 0 51 1 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ordway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 23.0 20.6 0
1989 470 22.0 21.3 n/a
1990 520 24.3 21.3 0
1991 496 24.8 20.0 n/a
1992 479 23.0 20.8 n/a
1993 507 21.3 23.8 n/a
1994 530 26.0 20.4 n/a
1995 586 26.0 22.5 n/a
1996 586 26.0 22.5 n/a
1997 546 27.0 20.2 n/a
1998 553 26.0 21.3 n/a
1999 578 26.1 22.1 n/a
2000 488 23.6 20.7 n/a
2001 448 22.4 20.0 n/a
2002 458 23.6 19.4 9.8
2003 458 23.6 19.4 9.8
2004 455 24.0 19.0 6.8
2005 434 23.5 18.5 9.2
2006 415 22.2 18.7 9.8
2007 415 23.2 17.9 8.9
2008 406 22.9 17.7 10.5
2009 428 22.9 18.7 8.4
2010 429 23.0 18.5 11.5
2011 405 22.6 17.8 12.8
2012 420 20.3 20.5 9.3
2013 405 22.4 18.0 10.9
2014 425 n/a n/a 10.1
2015 402 30.0 13.4 11.4
2016 400 24.0 16.6 11
2017 374 25.0 14.9 12.8
2018 367 22.1 16.5 10.1
2019 384 24.9 15.3 7.6
2020 384 23.9 16.0 8.3
2021 318 23.3 13.6 8.8
2022 343 22.2 15.4 7.6
2023 364 23.8 15.2 12.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ordway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 23.0 20.6 0
1989 470 22.0 21.3 n/a
1990 520 24.3 21.3 0
1991 496 24.8 20.0 n/a
1992 479 23.0 20.8 n/a
1993 507 21.3 23.8 n/a
1994 530 26.0 20.4 n/a
1995 586 26.0 22.5 n/a
1996 586 26.0 22.5 n/a
1997 546 27.0 20.2 n/a
1998 553 26.0 21.3 n/a
1999 578 26.1 22.1 n/a
2000 488 23.6 20.7 n/a
2001 448 22.4 20.0 n/a
2002 458 23.6 19.4 9.8
2003 458 23.6 19.4 9.8
2004 455 24.0 19.0 6.8
2005 434 23.5 18.5 9.2
2006 415 22.2 18.7 9.8
2007 415 23.2 17.9 8.9
2008 406 22.9 17.7 10.5
2009 428 22.9 18.7 8.4
2010 429 23.0 18.5 11.5
2011 405 22.6 17.8 12.8
2012 420 20.3 20.5 9.3
2013 405 22.4 18.0 10.9
2014 425 n/a n/a 10.1
2015 402 30.0 13.4 11.4
2016 400 24.0 16.6 11
2017 374 25.0 14.9 12.8
2018 367 22.1 16.5 10.1
2019 384 24.9 15.3 7.6
2020 384 23.9 16.0 8.3
2021 318 23.3 13.6 8.8
2022 343 22.2 15.4 7.6
2023 364 23.8 15.2 12.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Ordway Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.9%0.0%1.4%2.7%93.2%95.9%93.2%97.3%95.9%95.9%
201791.0%0.0%1.5%1.5%6.0%92.5%97.0%92.5%94.0%97.0%95.5%
201887.7%0.0%0.0%2.7%6.9%91.8%94.5%91.8%93.2%94.5%94.5%
201986.9%0.0%1.2%0.0%6.0%91.7%94.1%92.9%89.3%94.1%94.1%
202095.3%0.0%1.6%0.0%3.1%95.3%95.3%95.3%96.9%95.3%98.4%98.4%98.4%95.3%
202198.3%0.0%1.7%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202296.8%0.0%1.6%0.0%1.6%96.8%96.8%98.4%96.8%96.8%98.4%98.4%98.4%96.8%
202395.8%2.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%
202489.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.8%92.7%92.7%90.9%90.9%92.7%94.6%94.6%94.6%92.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Ordway Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.5%0.0%1.7%5.0%95.6%97.5%95.3%95.1%97.0%97.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ordway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $801 (5.4%) $14,134 (94.6%) $14,935
2020 $597 (5.2%) $10,808 (94.8%) $11,404
2021 $729 (4.1%) $16,898 (95.9%) $17,626
2022 $1,138 (6.7%) $15,778 (93.3%) $16,915

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ordway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ordway Elementary)86.179.1
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bainbridge Island School District)87.684.4
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ordway Elementary)86.168.7
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Bainbridge Island School District)87.380.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ordway Elementary)85.584
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bainbridge Island School District)9086.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ordway Elementary)81.880.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Bainbridge Island School District)87.383.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ordway Elementary)85.881.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bainbridge Island School District)88.588
 0.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ordway Elementary)84.375
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Bainbridge Island School District)81.178.1
 3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students384364
 5.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian1018
 80%
Hispanic4244
 4.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White276247
 10.5%
Two or More Races5051
 2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.6%12.4%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ordway Elementary

Students at Ordway Elementary are 68% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Ordway Elementary.

Yes. Ordway Elementary ranks in the top 8.4% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Ordway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
Middle : Woodward Middle School
High : Bainbridge High School


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