Poulsbo Elementary School

Summary:

Poulsbo Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 448 students in grades PK-5 in the North Kitsap School District in Poulsbo, Washington. The school has consistently been ranked as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poulsbo Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of Poulsbo Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.44% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Washington for female students, white students, and students with special needs. Poulsbo Elementary also spends significantly more per student than the state average, with a per-student spending of $17,269 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the state average of $11,309. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Poulsbo Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the North Kitsap School District and the Central Kitsap School District, the only exception is Halilts Elementary School in the Bainbridge Island School District, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. Poulsbo Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, but its performance for Hispanic and multi-racial students is not as strong as for white and Asian students, suggesting the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its more diverse student population. Additionally, the school has a significant number of military-connected students, and its performance for this subgroup has been mixed, indicating a need for additional support and resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18531 Noll Rd NE
       Poulsbo, WA  98370-7521


(360) 396-3500

District: North Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,269 Help


Students who attend Poulsbo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Poulsbo Middle School
High:    North Kitsap High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poulsbo Elementary School ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the North Kitsap School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Poulsbo Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Kitsap School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poulsbo Elementary School is 16.4. 4 elementary schools in the North Kitsap School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poulsbo Elementary School is $17,269. 4 elementary schools in the North Kitsap School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poulsbo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poulsbo Elementary School 154th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Poulsbo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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North Kitsap School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kitsap School District 60th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poulsbo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.93 340th 1026 66.9%
2005 70.54 277th 1031 73.1%
2006 65.25 335th 1051 68.1%
2007 61.81 408th 1069 61.8%
2008 72.08 264th 1067 75.3%
2009 66.32 344th 1072 67.9%
2010 73.74 229th 1088 79.0%
2011 80.87 144th 1092 86.8%
2012 74.06 243rd 1097 77.8%
2013 67.73 338th 1106 69.4%
2015 61.46 387th 1067 63.7%
2016 63.36 391st 1053 62.9%
2017 52.56 513th 1056 51.4%
2018 53.50 493rd 1054 53.2%
2019 60.29 448th 1130 60.4%
2021 74.15 265th 1107 76.1%
2022 76.46 260th 1169 77.8%
2023 80.91 210th 1169 82.0%
2024 86.00 154th 1168 86.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.49 29th 303 90.4%
2022 50.61 132nd 252 47.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 359th 637 43.6%
2019 26.11 447th 566 21.0%
2022 70.68 88th 478 81.6%
2024 83.87 31st 339 90.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.03 361st 835 56.8%
2019 50.59 495th 979 49.4%
2021 68.96 172nd 854 79.9%
2022 73.11 169th 1019 83.4%
2023 70.70 223rd 1013 78.0%
2024 76.74 153rd 1024 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 462nd 1004 54.0%
2019 62.66 398th 1068 62.7%
2021 67.84 284th 1008 71.8%
2022 76.24 239th 1100 78.3%
2023 83.79 152nd 1094 86.1%
2024 87.95 111th 1093 89.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.86 34th 50 32.0%
2021 61.84 9th 32 71.9%
2022 59.13 18th 50 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.70 495th 999 50.5%
2019 56.82 463rd 1075 56.9%
2021 74.06 249th 1025 75.7%
2022 76.62 251st 1113 77.4%
2023 75.24 244th 1099 77.8%
2024 82.43 179th 1099 83.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.74 471st 540 12.8%
2019 57.22 268th 697 61.5%
2021 50.05 192nd 501 61.7%
2022 67.11 145th 694 79.1%
2023 65.53 170th 633 73.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Poulsbo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.90 417th 833 49.9%
2019 51.91 515th 1027 49.9%
2021 74.13 218th 943 76.9%
2022 75.02 239th 1031 76.8%
2023 81.79 156th 1011 84.6%
2024 87.59 86th 1009 91.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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 Poulsbo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 592 3 14 15 10 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 629 5 14 5 13 n/a n/a 0 666
1990 668 10 18 6 13 n/a n/a 0 715
1991 589 6 14 18 9 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 590 5 26 16 10 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 598 13 29 25 11 n/a n/a 0 676
1994 647 13 19 23 17 n/a n/a 0 719
1995 519 8 20 15 16 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 519 8 20 15 16 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 485 9 15 17 12 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 552 12 17 20 12 n/a n/a 0 613
1999 535 13 23 21 16 n/a n/a 0 608
2000 525 10 25 30 10 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 520 11 23 32 22 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 526 13 32 53 14 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 526 13 32 53 14 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 505 10 38 54 15 n/a n/a 0 622
2005 476 14 45 61 18 n/a n/a 1 615
2006 473 10 40 57 19 n/a n/a 10 609
2007 447 8 35 64 11 n/a n/a 19 584
2008 370 4 26 49 11 n/a n/a 25 485
2009 365 8 33 49 11 n/a n/a 34 500
2010 369 2 37 53 16 n/a n/a 47 524
2011 333 3 28 66 9 2 60 0 501
2012 306 6 29 70 8 2 57 0 478
2013 318 5 29 74 6 1 53 0 486
2014 361 5 35 84 7 1 53 0 546
2015 371 7 32 95 9 2 41 0 557
2016 346 8 32 93 7 2 52 0 540
2017 342 6 28 77 8 2 53 0 516
2018 366 6 32 85 10 3 56 0 558
2019 369 3 28 85 6 4 64 0 559
2020 373 4 20 70 5 3 61 0 536
2021 256 4 14 47 2 1 39 0 363
2022 305 6 20 62 2 1 55 0 451
2023 297 5 23 63 1 1 57 1 448

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 Poulsbo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 24.0 26.4 0
1989 666 27.0 24.6 n/a
1990 715 31.9 22.4 0
1991 636 28.7 22.1 n/a
1992 647 31.5 20.5 n/a
1993 676 31.5 21.5 n/a
1994 719 32.0 22.5 n/a
1995 578 28.1 20.6 n/a
1996 578 28.1 20.6 n/a
1997 538 27.1 19.9 n/a
1998 613 30.2 20.3 n/a
1999 608 26.1 23.3 n/a
2000 600 28.2 21.3 n/a
2001 608 31.2 19.5 n/a
2002 638 32.4 19.7 20.7
2003 638 32.4 19.7 20.7
2004 622 34.0 18.3 23.6
2005 615 33.8 18.2 28.3
2006 609 33.4 18.2 24.7
2007 584 33.9 17.2 30.8
2008 485 28.5 17.0 33.5
2009 500 28.5 17.5 28.5
2010 524 27.4 19.0 28.9
2011 501 26.9 18.6 32.7
2012 478 25.4 18.7 35.6
2013 486 24.3 19.9 35.2
2014 546 n/a n/a 34.8
2015 557 33.0 16.8 33.9
2016 540 33.0 16.3 34.8
2017 516 31.9 16.1 31.4
2018 558 31.7 17.5 33.9
2019 559 32.9 16.9 31.7
2020 536 31.1 17.1 27.1
2021 363 23.4 15.5 25.9
2022 451 27.0 16.7 23.1
2023 448 27.1 16.4 26.3

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 Poulsbo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 24.0 26.4 0
1989 666 27.0 24.6 n/a
1990 715 31.9 22.4 0
1991 636 28.7 22.1 n/a
1992 647 31.5 20.5 n/a
1993 676 31.5 21.5 n/a
1994 719 32.0 22.5 n/a
1995 578 28.1 20.6 n/a
1996 578 28.1 20.6 n/a
1997 538 27.1 19.9 n/a
1998 613 30.2 20.3 n/a
1999 608 26.1 23.3 n/a
2000 600 28.2 21.3 n/a
2001 608 31.2 19.5 n/a
2002 638 32.4 19.7 20.7
2003 638 32.4 19.7 20.7
2004 622 34.0 18.3 23.6
2005 615 33.8 18.2 28.3
2006 609 33.4 18.2 24.7
2007 584 33.9 17.2 30.8
2008 485 28.5 17.0 33.5
2009 500 28.5 17.5 28.5
2010 524 27.4 19.0 28.9
2011 501 26.9 18.6 32.7
2012 478 25.4 18.7 35.6
2013 486 24.3 19.9 35.2
2014 546 n/a n/a 34.8
2015 557 33.0 16.8 33.9
2016 540 33.0 16.3 34.8
2017 516 31.9 16.1 31.4
2018 558 31.7 17.5 33.9
2019 559 32.9 16.9 31.7
2020 536 31.1 17.1 27.1
2021 363 23.4 15.5 25.9
2022 451 27.0 16.7 23.1
2023 448 27.1 16.4 26.3

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

Poulsbo Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201698.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.5%100.0%98.5%98.5%100.0%100.0%
201792.0%0.0%2.7%2.7%1.3%94.7%94.7%94.7%96.0%97.3%94.7%
201876.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.9%85.4%87.8%90.2%82.9%87.8%87.8%
201986.3%0.0%5.0%1.3%5.0%91.3%92.5%90.0%90.0%91.3%92.5%
202092.7%6.1%0.0%0.0%3.7%92.7%92.7%93.9%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%
202193.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%100.0%95.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202297.1%0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%100.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%100.0%
202393.2%1.4%2.7%0.0%0.0%93.2%96.0%97.3%96.0%96.0%93.2%93.2%93.2%96.0%
202494.3%0.0%0.0%3.8%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%96.2%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.4%1.5%2.9%96.2%96.8%96.0%96.0%96.8%96.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $845 (5.4%) $14,660 (94.6%) $15,505
2020 $704 (6.2%) $10,605 (93.8%) $11,309
2021 $988 (5.2%) $17,964 (94.8%) $18,952
2022 $1,805 (10.5%) $15,464 (89.5%) $17,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poulsbo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 448th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 210th of 1169 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poulsbo Elementary School)5466.1
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kitsap School District)60.652.9
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Poulsbo Elementary School)50.859.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (North Kitsap School District)6056.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poulsbo Elementary School)64.673.6
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kitsap School District)65.457
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Poulsbo Elementary School)65.662.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (North Kitsap School District)61.252.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poulsbo Elementary School)6776.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Kitsap School District)68.265.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Poulsbo Elementary School)59.856.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (North Kitsap School District)5049.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Poulsbo Elementary School)58.867.7
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Kitsap School District)61.661.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Poulsbo Elementary School)62.972.5
 9.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Kitsap School District)64.858.4
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Poulsbo Elementary School)59.859.7
 0%
   All Grades Math (North Kitsap School District)53.147.6
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Poulsbo Elementary School)58.867.7
 8.9%
   All Grades Science (North Kitsap School District)61.960
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559448
 19.9%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian2823
 17.9%
Hispanic8563
 25.9%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White369297
 19.5%
Two or More Races6457
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%26.3%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Poulsbo Elementary School

Poulsbo Elementary School ranks 154th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Poulsbo Elementary School are 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Poulsbo Elementary School.

Students who attend Poulsbo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Poulsbo Middle School
High : North Kitsap High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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