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South Colby Elementary

Summary:

South Colby Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Orchard, Washington, serving around 290 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the South Kitsap School District, which is ranked 108 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

South Colby Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 59.87% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.15% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 61.44% of students were proficient or better, compared to 42.38% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's 5th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in Science, with 72.22% proficient or better. South Colby's female students and special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the South Kitsap School District, South Colby Elementary generally outperforms its peers, particularly in ELA and Math proficiency. However, some schools like Mullenix Ridge Elementary and Olalla Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that the district as a whole may have effective educational practices. While South Colby performs well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of specific student subgroups, such as male students and White students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3281 Banner Road SE
       Port Orchard, WA  98366

(360) 443-3000

District: South Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,771 Help


Students who attend South Colby Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Sedgwick Middle School
High:    South Kitsap High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.7%
Two or more races:
12.4%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Colby Elementary ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at South Colby Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), two or more races (12.4%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Colby Elementary is 14.8, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Colby Elementary is $19,771. 6 elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Colby Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Colby Elementary 283rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See South Colby Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Kitsap School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kitsap School District 108th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Colby Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.37 198th 1026 80.7%
2005 81.55 144th 1031 86.0%
2006 85.65 94th 1051 91.1%
2007 76.91 179th 1069 83.3%
2008 65.89 348th 1067 67.4%
2009 64.41 375th 1072 65.0%
2010 68.75 293rd 1088 73.1%
2011 72.26 256th 1092 76.6%
2012 74.98 226th 1097 79.4%
2013 83.97 119th 1106 89.2%
2015 87.23 114th 1067 89.3%
2016 89.72 87th 1053 91.7%
2017 86.11 124th 1056 88.3%
2018 68.21 335th 1054 68.2%
2019 79.81 209th 1130 81.5%
2021 76.55 241st 1107 78.2%
2022 75.23 274th 1169 76.6%
2023 70.12 325th 1169 72.2%
2024 73.52 283rd 1168 75.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.63 71st 637 88.9%
2022 92.36 22nd 478 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.02 97th 835 88.4%
2019 91.40 20th 979 98.0%
2021 82.18 72nd 854 91.6%
2022 71.69 188th 1019 81.6%
2023 65.92 282nd 1013 72.2%
2024 64.76 305th 1024 70.2%
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Rank History for Female students at South Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.12 246th 1004 75.5%
2019 84.41 137th 1068 87.2%
2021 64.80 319th 1008 68.4%
2022 71.52 291st 1100 73.5%
2023 75.89 233rd 1094 78.7%
2024 76.70 229th 1093 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at South Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 365th 999 63.5%
2019 54.65 488th 1075 54.6%
2021 82.13 175th 1025 82.9%
2022 77.22 245th 1113 78.0%
2023 63.20 371st 1099 66.2%
2024 69.51 314th 1099 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at South Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.23 369th 833 55.7%
2019 61.15 403rd 1027 60.8%
2021 55.42 398th 943 57.8%
2022 70.38 297th 1031 71.2%
2023 55.26 440th 1011 56.5%
2024 59.51 394th 1009 61.0%
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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 South Colby Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 3 5 6 13 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 534 1 8 5 17 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 548 1 9 10 16 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 423 0 5 4 12 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 418 7 6 7 12 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 426 3 10 7 12 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 468 3 9 6 7 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 456 3 11 8 9 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 456 3 11 8 9 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 503 2 11 8 7 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 474 3 20 6 11 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 451 4 14 7 11 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 439 4 18 4 10 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 449 7 19 5 8 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 439 7 15 5 9 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 439 7 15 5 9 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 435 8 19 10 5 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 425 8 18 9 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 431 13 25 8 6 n/a n/a 10 493
2007 424 10 22 13 6 n/a n/a 14 489
2008 420 3 17 24 5 n/a n/a 20 489
2009 413 5 18 19 2 n/a n/a 15 472
2010 404 6 13 20 1 n/a n/a 20 464
2011 386 7 9 37 2 0 35 0 476
2012 377 2 7 41 2 0 28 0 457
2013 360 0 8 38 2 2 27 0 437
2014 341 1 8 38 3 1 30 0 422
2015 327 2 5 30 4 3 31 0 402
2016 322 1 8 28 3 1 33 0 396
2017 290 2 9 33 3 1 41 0 379
2018 252 2 8 27 3 4 41 0 337
2019 240 1 8 30 3 4 37 0 323
2020 237 1 5 35 5 3 44 0 330
2021 206 3 5 27 1 3 43 0 288
2022 215 1 6 32 2 5 35 0 296
2023 208 0 4 35 2 4 36 1 290

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 South Colby Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 23.0 23.6 0
1989 565 24.0 23.5 n/a
1990 584 25.2 23.1 0
1991 444 21.1 21.0 n/a
1992 450 22.0 20.4 n/a
1993 458 21.8 21.0 n/a
1994 493 22.1 22.3 n/a
1995 487 21.6 22.5 n/a
1996 487 21.6 22.5 n/a
1997 531 23.3 22.8 n/a
1998 514 23.3 22.1 n/a
1999 487 22.3 21.8 n/a
2000 475 23.5 20.2 n/a
2001 488 23.0 21.2 n/a
2002 475 24.6 19.3 17.3
2003 475 24.6 19.3 17.3
2004 477 24.0 19.9 16.6
2005 469 24.1 19.5 17.9
2006 493 23.2 21.3 15.3
2007 489 22.9 21.4 15.8
2008 489 23.9 20.5 20
2009 472 23.9 19.7 19
2010 464 22.4 20.6 25.7
2011 476 23.5 20.2 16.2
2012 457 22.3 20.4 23.9
2013 437 20.7 21.0 15.6
2014 422 n/a n/a 23.9
2015 402 23.0 17.4 22.1
2016 396 19.0 20.8 25.8
2017 379 19.4 19.4 23
2018 337 19.0 17.7 22.3
2019 323 19.0 17.0 23.2
2020 330 21.0 15.6 23.6
2021 288 20.9 13.7 24.3
2022 296 21.4 13.7 22.3
2023 290 19.4 14.8 32.1

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 South Colby Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 23.0 23.6 0
1989 565 24.0 23.5 n/a
1990 584 25.2 23.1 0
1991 444 21.1 21.0 n/a
1992 450 22.0 20.4 n/a
1993 458 21.8 21.0 n/a
1994 493 22.1 22.3 n/a
1995 487 21.6 22.5 n/a
1996 487 21.6 22.5 n/a
1997 531 23.3 22.8 n/a
1998 514 23.3 22.1 n/a
1999 487 22.3 21.8 n/a
2000 475 23.5 20.2 n/a
2001 488 23.0 21.2 n/a
2002 475 24.6 19.3 17.3
2003 475 24.6 19.3 17.3
2004 477 24.0 19.9 16.6
2005 469 24.1 19.5 17.9
2006 493 23.2 21.3 15.3
2007 489 22.9 21.4 15.8
2008 489 23.9 20.5 20
2009 472 23.9 19.7 19
2010 464 22.4 20.6 25.7
2011 476 23.5 20.2 16.2
2012 457 22.3 20.4 23.9
2013 437 20.7 21.0 15.6
2014 422 n/a n/a 23.9
2015 402 23.0 17.4 22.1
2016 396 19.0 20.8 25.8
2017 379 19.4 19.4 23
2018 337 19.0 17.7 22.3
2019 323 19.0 17.0 23.2
2020 330 21.0 15.6 23.6
2021 288 20.9 13.7 24.3
2022 296 21.4 13.7 22.3
2023 290 19.4 14.8 32.1

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
201694.2%0.0%1.9%0.0%96.2%96.2%98.1%94.2%96.2%96.2%
201788.5%0.0%1.9%0.0%9.6%90.4%90.4%90.4%88.5%90.4%90.4%
201891.7%0.0%1.7%1.7%3.3%93.3%93.3%91.7%93.3%93.3%93.3%
201978.4%2.0%3.9%11.8%3.9%86.3%84.3%90.2%84.3%86.3%84.3%
202091.5%3.4%0.0%0.0%5.1%93.2%93.2%96.6%91.5%93.2%96.6%96.6%96.6%93.2%
202198.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
202290.7%1.9%0.0%3.7%5.6%94.4%92.6%92.6%94.4%92.6%98.2%98.2%98.2%92.6%
202395.7%0.0%2.2%2.2%0.0%95.7%95.7%97.8%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%
202495.4%2.3%0.0%2.3%2.3%95.4%95.4%100.0%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.9%0.3%1.2%4.5%95.2%95.2%95.2%94.0%95.2%95.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (2.8%) $13,776 (97.2%) $14,168
2020 $115 (1.1%) $10,814 (98.9%) $10,930
2021 $554 (2.7%) $19,636 (97.3%) $20,191
2022 $1,532 (7.7%) $18,239 (92.3%) $19,771

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Colby Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 325th of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Colby Elementary)59.254.4
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)6348.6
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (South Colby Elementary)81.654.4
 27.3%
   3rd Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)71.353.1
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Colby Elementary)9458
 36%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)64.751.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (South Colby Elementary)9256
 36%
   4th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)6549.7
 15.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Colby Elementary)71.462.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)67.956.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (South Colby Elementary)56.557.5
 1%
   5th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)55.947.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (South Colby Elementary)64.572.5
 8%
   5th Grade Science (South Kitsap School District)6357.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Colby Elementary)74.758.1
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)64.455.8
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (South Colby Elementary)75.255.9
 19.3%
   All Grades Math (South Kitsap School District)52.242.9
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (South Colby Elementary)64.572.5
 8%
   All Grades Science (South Kitsap School District)54.548.3
 6.2%
   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 Students323290
 10.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic3035
 16.7%
Pacific Islander44
White240208
 13.3%
Two or More Races3736
 2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.2%32.1%
 8.8%

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South Colby Elementary ranks 283rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Colby Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Sedgwick Middle School
High : South Kitsap High School

Students at South Colby Elementary are 72% White, 12% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended South Colby Elementary.


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