Richard Gordon Elementary

Summary:

Richard Gordon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kingston, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 404 students. The school is part of the North Kitsap School District, which is ranked 60 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richard Gordon Elementary consistently performs above the North Kitsap School District and Washington state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.54% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56.44% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 57.69% of all students were proficient or better, compared to 47.85% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's performance in Science is particularly strong, with 80.6% of all students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (60.09%) and state (49.73%) averages.

Richard Gordon Elementary also performs exceptionally well for its male students, ranking 202 out of 1099 Washington elementary schools, and its Hispanic (90 out of 651) and low socioeconomic status (186 out of 1024) students, all with 4-star ratings. The student population is predominantly White (69.31%), with significant representation from Hispanic (14.11%) and students of two or more races (12.38%), which is higher than the surrounding Edmonds School District and Shoreline School District schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 26331 Barber Cut Off Rd NE
       Kingston, WA  98346-9401


(360) 396-3800

District: North Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,458 Help


Students who attend Richard Gordon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kingston Middle School
High:    Kingston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Richard Gordon Elementary ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd 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 74.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richard Gordon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Gordon Elementary is 16.7. 5 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 Richard Gordon Elementary is $17,458. 3 elementary schools in the North Kitsap School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard Gordon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Gordon Elementary 278th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Richard Gordon Elementary 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 Richard Gordon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.76 279th 1026 72.8%
2005 82.71 132nd 1031 87.2%
2006 77.06 183rd 1051 82.6%
2007 70.55 271st 1069 74.6%
2008 73.79 230th 1067 78.4%
2009 71.52 260th 1072 75.7%
2010 71.81 252nd 1088 76.8%
2011 64.06 382nd 1092 65.0%
2012 64.61 388th 1097 64.6%
2013 66.55 364th 1106 67.1%
2015 76.14 230th 1067 78.4%
2016 75.17 252nd 1053 76.1%
2017 53.09 504th 1056 52.3%
2018 56.85 452nd 1054 57.1%
2019 60.94 438th 1130 61.2%
2021 50.93 505th 1107 54.4%
2022 67.01 352nd 1169 69.9%
2023 66.40 361st 1169 69.1%
2024 74.41 278th 1168 76.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.76 65th 212 69.3%
2019 54.71 146th 303 51.8%
2023 50.31 98th 194 49.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.57 571st 637 10.4%
2019 32.57 379th 566 33.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.30 373rd 835 55.3%
2019 66.78 259th 979 73.5%
2021 61.66 245th 854 71.3%
2022 73.22 166th 1019 83.7%
2023 62.08 321st 1013 68.3%
2024 73.91 186th 1024 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 393rd 1004 60.9%
2019 65.83 360th 1068 66.3%
2021 41.94 551st 1008 45.3%
2022 49.08 529th 1100 51.9%
2023 59.93 410th 1094 62.5%
2024 64.99 345th 1093 68.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.54 531st 999 46.8%
2019 59.42 425th 1075 60.5%
2021 58.96 377th 1025 63.2%
2022 77.98 234th 1113 79.0%
2023 71.42 292nd 1099 73.4%
2024 80.64 202nd 1099 81.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.15 203rd 633 67.9%
2024 79.42 90th 651 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Richard Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 511th 833 38.7%
2019 55.18 469th 1027 54.3%
2021 42.78 534th 943 43.4%
2022 55.60 440th 1031 57.3%
2023 62.19 374th 1011 63.0%
2024 73.72 253rd 1009 74.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Richard Gordon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 538 9 24 17 20 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 538 9 24 17 20 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 541 12 24 21 13 n/a n/a 0 611
1998 526 14 23 24 11 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 553 10 23 23 17 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 533 8 20 18 16 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 557 8 16 16 15 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 544 6 18 23 20 n/a n/a 0 611
2003 544 6 18 23 20 n/a n/a 0 611
2004 496 10 21 21 29 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 492 7 23 27 22 n/a n/a 1 572
2006 461 6 24 26 22 n/a n/a 4 543
2007 460 5 17 33 22 n/a n/a 12 549
2008 380 2 13 29 10 n/a n/a 12 446
2009 362 4 13 33 19 n/a n/a 14 445
2010 374 2 16 27 21 n/a n/a 29 469
2011 366 3 3 30 15 0 50 0 467
2012 358 3 3 30 13 1 43 0 451
2013 335 5 9 28 11 1 39 0 428
2014 353 4 9 27 5 0 42 0 440
2015 352 4 7 33 6 0 37 0 439
2016 342 4 6 40 5 0 35 0 432
2017 326 3 4 49 6 1 45 0 434
2018 342 3 4 46 5 0 59 0 459
2019 325 3 6 45 13 1 60 0 453
2020 344 3 9 53 9 1 65 0 484
2021 205 3 7 37 3 0 38 0 293
2022 244 4 8 50 7 0 52 0 365
2023 280 3 8 57 6 0 50 0 404

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Gordon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 608 27.2 22.4 n/a
1996 608 27.2 22.4 n/a
1997 611 26.4 23.1 n/a
1998 598 27.1 22.1 n/a
1999 626 29.4 21.3 n/a
2000 595 30.3 19.6 n/a
2001 612 32.8 18.7 n/a
2002 611 34.4 17.8 16.5
2003 611 34.4 17.8 16.5
2004 577 31.0 18.6 17.7
2005 572 31.4 18.2 22.8
2006 543 31.7 17.1 27.6
2007 549 30.4 18.1 28.7
2008 446 26.0 17.2 28.1
2009 445 26.0 17.1 27.4
2010 469 25.0 18.7 34.3
2011 467 25.0 18.6 34
2012 451 23.0 19.6 37
2013 428 23.8 17.9 32.5
2014 440 n/a n/a 31.6
2015 439 26.0 16.8 29.4
2016 432 25.0 17.2 31.7
2017 434 25.3 17.1 31.8
2018 459 24.5 18.6 32
2019 453 25.8 17.5 34.4
2020 484 26.9 17.9 30.8
2021 293 18.5 15.7 33.8
2022 365 22.0 16.5 32.9
2023 404 24.1 16.7 39.9

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 Richard Gordon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 608 27.2 22.4 n/a
1996 608 27.2 22.4 n/a
1997 611 26.4 23.1 n/a
1998 598 27.1 22.1 n/a
1999 626 29.4 21.3 n/a
2000 595 30.3 19.6 n/a
2001 612 32.8 18.7 n/a
2002 611 34.4 17.8 16.5
2003 611 34.4 17.8 16.5
2004 577 31.0 18.6 17.7
2005 572 31.4 18.2 22.8
2006 543 31.7 17.1 27.6
2007 549 30.4 18.1 28.7
2008 446 26.0 17.2 28.1
2009 445 26.0 17.1 27.4
2010 469 25.0 18.7 34.3
2011 467 25.0 18.6 34
2012 451 23.0 19.6 37
2013 428 23.8 17.9 32.5
2014 440 n/a n/a 31.6
2015 439 26.0 16.8 29.4
2016 432 25.0 17.2 31.7
2017 434 25.3 17.1 31.8
2018 459 24.5 18.6 32
2019 453 25.8 17.5 34.4
2020 484 26.9 17.9 30.8
2021 293 18.5 15.7 33.8
2022 365 22.0 16.5 32.9
2023 404 24.1 16.7 39.9

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201695.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.1%97.1%95.7%95.7%97.1%97.1%
201778.5%1.5%0.0%3.1%13.9%84.6%83.1%86.2%78.5%83.1%83.1%
201887.7%0.0%1.2%3.7%6.2%88.9%91.4%90.1%90.1%92.6%91.4%
201990.3%0.0%0.0%1.4%8.3%93.1%94.4%93.1%91.7%94.4%94.4%
202092.6%2.1%1.1%0.0%4.3%94.7%95.7%94.7%100.0%95.7%96.8%96.8%96.8%95.7%
202197.4%2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
202293.7%0.0%3.2%1.6%0.0%95.2%95.2%96.8%95.2%95.2%96.8%96.8%96.8%95.2%
202394.4%1.4%2.8%0.0%1.4%95.8%95.8%97.2%95.8%95.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%95.8%
202494.9%0.0%0.0%3.4%0.0%96.6%94.9%98.3%96.6%94.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%94.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.5%0.7%1.6%6.0%92.7%94.0%93.1%93.6%95.9%94.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $179 (1.4%) $12,826 (98.6%) $13,005
2020 $115 (1.2%) $9,812 (98.8%) $9,928
2021 $1,120 (6.0%) $17,532 (94.0%) $18,652
2022 $1,569 (9.0%) $15,890 (91.0%) $17,458

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Gordon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 438th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 361st of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard Gordon Elementary)5050.8
 0.8%
   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 (Richard Gordon Elementary)57.562.3
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (North Kitsap School District)6056.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Gordon Elementary)72.465.2
 7.2%
   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 (Richard Gordon Elementary)48.352.9
 4.6%
   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 (Richard Gordon Elementary)75.357.4
 18%
   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 (Richard Gordon Elementary)53.344.1
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (North Kitsap School District)5049.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Richard Gordon Elementary)67.567.7
 0.1%
   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 (Richard Gordon Elementary)65.158.1
 7%
   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 (Richard Gordon Elementary)53.552.8
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (North Kitsap School District)53.147.6
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Richard Gordon Elementary)67.567.7
 0.1%
   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 Students453404
 10.8%
African American33
American Indian136
 53.8%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic4557
 26.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White325280
 13.8%
Two or More Races6050
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%39.9%
 5.4%


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Students at Richard Gordon Elementary are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Richard Gordon Elementary ranks 278th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Richard Gordon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kingston Middle School
High : Kingston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Richard Gordon Elementary.


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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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